To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Behavioral Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Grant Agreement with California Department of State Hospitals Regarding the Development and implementation of Local Solutions that are Designed to Reduce the Number of Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Arrested and Incarcerated for Behavior Connected to the Illness, and the Number of Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Commitments, within Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Waive the requirements of the Humboldt County Nuclear-Free Ordinance with regard to the attached grant agreement with California Department of State Hospitals;
2. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached grant agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals regarding the development and implementation of local solutions that are designed to reduce the number of individuals with serious mental illness arrested or incarcerated for behavior connected to their illness, and the number of felony incompetent to stand trial commitments, within Humboldt County for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2028;
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with, the attached grant agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office;
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board Order related to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
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