To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Approval of State Standard Agreement between the Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) and the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) for the Jail-Based Competency Treatment Program (JBCT) and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $36,076 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Retroactively approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the State Standard Agreement between HCCF and DSH regarding JBCT services in the amount of $4,952,468.89 for the period of Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2028 (Attachment 1); and
2. Authorize the Sheriff, Correctional Captain or Deputy Director Financial and Support Services, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, extensions, revisions or termination to the attached State Standard Agreement with HCCF and DSH after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Authorize the Sheriff, Correctional Captain, or Deputy Director Financial and Support Services, to sign and execute all five attachments associated with the Agreement (Attachments 2 - 6); and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed original copy of the attached State Standard Agreement with HCCF and DSH to HCCF, Attn: Captain Duane Christian for further processing; and
5. Approve a supplemental budget in budget unit 1100-243 for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 in the amount of $36,076. (Attachment 7) (4/5 Vote Required).
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1002- Remove barriers to quality healthcare
DISCUSSION:
In September 2020, the HCCF opened its 6-bed JBCT program, fully funded by DSH, subcontracting for JBCT services with California Health and Recovery Solutions, P.C. (“Recovery Solutions”). Since then, the JBCT has restored numerous inmates to competency to prepare them for trial, significantly shortening the time inmates previously spent waiting for a bed at a state hospital. This program has been a huge benefit to the patients, the correctional facility and DSH. DSH has agreed to continue to fund the JBCT for 8 beds, as Humboldt County continues to see an increase in those declared “Incompetent to Stand Trial” (IST). Recovery Solutions will continue to provide the JBCT services pursuant to a separate service agreement.
JBCT services will continue to be provided to inmates facing felony charges who have been declared IST. These services include competency training, individual therapy and group sessions, with the goal of stabilizing the patient and helping them understand the court process to assist their attorneys with their defense.
Accordingly, the HCCF recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve, and authorize the Chair to execute, the attached State Standard Agreement with DSH regarding the provision of JBCT services for the period of Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2028. Staff also recommends that the Board authorize the Sheriff, Correctional Captain, or Deputy Director Financial and Support Services, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached State Standard Agreement with DSH, 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 JBCT services.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Department of State Hospitals (1100-243)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1100, 243 & 243200) |
FY25-26 |
FY26-27 Projected* |
FY27-28 Projected* |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
$1,527,276.00 |
$1,626,434.00 |
$1,675,341.00 |
|
Additional Appropriation Requested |
$36,076.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total Expenditures |
$1,563,352.00 |
$1,626,434.00 |
$1,675,341.00 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
|
Funding Sources (1100, 243 & 243200) |
FY25-26 |
FY26-27 Projected* |
FY27-28 Projected* |
|
General Fund |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
State/Federal Funds |
$1,563,352.00 |
$1,626,434.00 |
$1,675,341.00 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$1,563,352.00 |
$1,626,434.00 |
$1,675,341.00 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The direct expenses for the JBCT program (Clinical Professional Services, Medications, Labs, Supplies, Transportation Services, Language Access Services, 1 FTE Correctional Deputy) are budgeted in budget unit 1100-243200. The indirect housing rate (cost of facility, food, clothing, household, etc.) is part of the Correctional Facility operational expenses in budget 1100-243. For FY 2025-26 the budgeted expenses in 1100-243 and 1100-243200 for the JBCT program are $1,527,276. The new contract effective Jan. 1, 2026 results in an increase of $36,076 of expenses (direct and indirect) for the remainder of FY 2025-26. A supplemental budget is requested to help cover the increase for the additional two beds.
STAFFING IMPACT:
There is no anticipated change in staffing. The 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff dedicated to JBCT program will remain as-is. No additional FTEs are needed for this renewal contract.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Department of State Hospitals
Recovery Solutions
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the agreement, however this alternative is not recommended as it will deny the incarcerated IST population quicker access to competency restoration services and once again lead to a backlog of IST inmates waiting placement in the overcrowded state hospital system.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - STD 213 and Exhibits
Attachment 2 - California Civil Rights Laws
Attachment 3 - Contractor Certification Clause
Attachment 4 - Darfur Contracting Act Certification
Attachment 5 - Government TIN Form
Attachment 6 - Iran Contracting Act Verification Form
Attachment 7 - Supplemental Budget
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: April 28, 2020 & June 28, 2022
File No.: 20-108 & 22-734