HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04092013 - C.90RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to execute Purchase
Order, in the amount of $73,830.51, for two (2) Ford Taurus SE Sedans and one (1) Ford Fusion Hybrid, for the
Mental Health Division.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County General Funds. 100% Realignment Assembly Bill (AB)109
BACKGROUND:
AB 109, the Public Safety Realignment Act, was passed by voters and took effect on October 1, 2011. The law
mandates that individuals sentenced to non-serious, non-violent or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in
county jails instead of state prison. SB 87 provides revenue to counties to cover costs associated with their AB 109
implementation plans.
Clients released from prison must apply for benefits such as assistance in securing shelter and attending psychiatric
or group appointments. Many of these activities are provided by Mental Health clinicians, benefit specialists, and
community support workers. Transporting the clients is essential to promoting
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/09/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Cynthia Belon,
957-5501
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: April 9, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, D Gary
C. 90
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D.
Date:April 9, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase of county cars for programs in the California Realignment Act (AB 109)
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
their success. Since policies and liability concerns prevent staff from transporting clients in their personal vehicles,
these vehicles will be used in support of these activities, and appropriate services can be billed to the Medi-Cal
program.
Realignment Act (AB109) Vehicles
Org # 5913 (AB109)
2 - Ford Taurus SE $45,383.40
1 - Ford Fusion Hybrid $28,447.11
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Total: $73,830.51