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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06082010 - C.71RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Dr. Robert Sargent in an amount not to exceed $109,250 to provide court ordered mental status evaluations and substance abuse counseling for general assistance clients for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. FISCAL IMPACT: $109,250: 100% County Funds BACKGROUND: The mental health status evaluations for general assistance (GA) clients are required to determine if GA clients are fully able to participate and meet GA program requirements. Substance abuse counseling is a program designed to identify and evaluate GA clients who may be experiencing substance abuse issues and need to be referred for treatment. Health Services Department (HSD) has been contacted regarding providing services. At this time, neither Employment and Human Services nor Health Services have available staff who are qualified to provide these necessary services. (21-232-11) APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 06/08/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: 925-313-1593 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: June 8, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: KATHERINE SINCLAIR, Deputy cc: Melanie Mintz C.71 To:Board of Supervisors From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director Date:June 8, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:Contract with Dr. Robert Sargent for Mental Health Evaluations for GA Clients