Agenda Item Name:
Title
Cooperative Agreement to Benefit Homeless Individuals (CABHI) Grant Extension and Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (MBH) for the CABHI Program
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Presenter:
Tom Tonkavich, 264-6738
Description:
The CABHI Grant received an extension through 4/30/2021. Alachua County and Meridian previously entered into an agreement for services as part of the CABHI project. This Fourth amendment to the agreement extends the term through April 30, 2021 in response to SAMHSA approval of a No Cost Extension request.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution and Budget Journal for the CABHI Grant Extension and the Fourth Amendment to the agreement with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (MBH)
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Prior Board Motions:
On December 12, 2017 the BoCC approved the original CABHI Grant and MBH agreement, on September 25, 2018 the BoCC approved the first MBH amendment, on December 11, 2018 the BoCC approved the second MBH amendment and on September 24, 2019 the BoCC approved the third MBH amendment.
Fiscal Consideration:
274.29.2954 various accounts
Fiscal Consideration
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Background:
Alachua County was awarded a federal Cooperative Agreement to Benefit Homeless Individuals (CABHI) grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that provides funding in part for behavioral healthcare services. Meridian Behavioral Healthcare provides these services by creating an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team which includes therapists, nursing services, and care coordination to help people with substance abuse and/or mental health diagnoses. SAMHSA grant terms include a provision for a one time No Cost Extension to provide additional time to complete project goals. Unobligated funds remaining on September 29, 2020 (original grant ending date) will be available for draw down during the No Cost Extension period (September 30, 2020 - April 30, 2021)....
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