To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Mental Health
Agenda Section: Consent
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Professional Services Agreement with Jamie Lee Evans Regarding the Provision of Consultation, Technical Support and Training Services Pertaining to Implementation of the Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with Jamie Lee Evans regarding the provision of consultation, technical support and training services pertaining to implementation of the Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration Project for the period of Nov. 2, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2020;
2. Authorize the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Jamie Lee Evans after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed original copy of the attached professional services agreement with Jamie Lee Evans to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Mental Health Fund
DISCUSSION:
Over the past year, Jamie Lee Evans has provided consultation, technical support and training services to the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Mental Health (DHHS - Mental Health) in order to support the continued development of the Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC) Project.
The services provided by Ms. Evans are designed to promote and enhance youth leadership, advocacy skills, youth empowerment and policy development. The collaboration between Ms. Evans and DHHS - Mental Health has increased the number of youth engaged in the policy improvement process and reaching foster and former foster youth, homeless youth, youth with mental health needs, youth in juvenile justice settings and other youth in Humboldt County. Youth-informed policies and programs lead to better outcomes for youth as they transition into successful adulthood, such as improved housing stability, completion of high school or the equivalent thereof, obtaining employment and physical and mental health maintenance. Such outcomes lead to more cost effective systems over time.
The attached professional services agreement with Ms. Evans will facilitate the continued provision of consultation, technical support and training services pertaining to implementation of the HCTAYC Project that will impact policy and program development both locally and at a statewide level. The ongoing relationship with Ms. Evans will also provide linkage to state conferences and policy forums that affect youth.
Accordingly, staff recommends that the Board approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached professional services agreement with Jamie Lee Evans regarding the provision of consultation, technical support and training services pertaining to implementation of the HCTAYC Project for the period of Nov. 2, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2020. It is also recommended that the Board authorize the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Jamie Lee Evans, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office, in order to avoid any unnecessary delays in the provision of needed consultation, technical support and training services pertaining to the implementation of the HCTAYC Project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The attached professional services agreement with Jamie Lee Evans has a maximum amount payable of $74,970.00 for the period Nov. 2, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2020. However, if local, state or federal funding is reduced or eliminated, the County of Humboldt may reduce the above-referenced maximum amount payable or terminate the attached professional services agreement in its entirety.
Expenditure appropriations related to the attached professional services agreement with Ms. Evans have been included in the approved fiscal year 2019-20 budget for DHHS Transitional Age Youth System budget unit 1170-478. Funding for the attached professional services agreement with Ms. Evans is available through Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention revenues received by DHHS - Mental Health. As a result, approval of the attached professional services agreement with Ms. Evans will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by protecting vulnerable populations.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the attached professional services agreement with Jamie Lee Evans. However, this alternative is not recommended since it will not allow for the provision of needed consultation, technical support and training services pertaining to implementation of the HCTAYC Project.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Professional Services Agreement with Jamie Lee Evans Regarding the Provision of Consultation, Technical Support and Training Services Pertaining to Implementation of the Humboldt County Transition Age Youth Collaboration Project
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