To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Participation in the Golden State Finance Authority Jail Medical Feasibility Study and Approve a Transfer from General Fund Contingencies in the Amount of $155,823 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the County of Humboldt to continue participating in the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Jail Health feasibility study at a cost not to exceed $155,823.42; and
2. Approve a transfer from General Fund Contingencies in the amount of $155,823 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 to budget unit 1100-490, Medical Care, to be carried over to future fiscal years if not expended in the current year and not to exceed actual costs (4/5 Vote Required); and
3. Direct the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to facilitate participation in the study.
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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: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
In early 2025, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) approached member counties to gauge interest in participating in a Request for Proposals (RFP) for jail health and medical services. The initial RFP process was funded by RCRC at no cost to participating counties, and approximately 26 counties expressed interest.
The Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), on behalf of participating counties, issued an RFP to procure consultants to conduct a feasibility study across five California regions. The study is intended to support county decision-making by assessing existing conditions, evaluating alternative service delivery models, and by identifying fiscal, operational and govern...
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