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C. 25

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:	October 24, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Appropriation Adjustment for Behavioral Health Services Administration

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 10/24/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Cynthia Belon, 925-957-5201
cc:	Tasha Scott Marcy Wilhelm Miu Tam

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 24, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Health Services Department (0467/5899)/Fleet ISF (0064): Approve Appropriation and Revenue Adjustment # 5019 authorizing the transfer of appropriations in the amount of $27,959 from Behavioral Health Services Division – Mental Health Services Act Innovation to General Services – ISF Fleet Services (0064) for the purchase of one (1) vehicle for the implementation of the Overcoming Transportation Barriers Project.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This action increases appropriations in General Services – Fleet Services (0064) and reduces appropriations in Behavioral Health Services (0467/5899) by $27,959. This purchase is funded 100% by Mental Health Services Act funds.

BACKGROUND:

The Overcoming Transportation Barriers project seeks to provide coordinated transportation efforts and resources to help consumers build self-sufficiency and apply independent travel skills. The project will target clients throughout Contra Costa County's Behavioral Health system of care while helping increase access to mental health services. The project will include peer support workers who will serve as regional transportation coordinators who will support existing transportation resources.

The purchase of this vehicle will allow the County to implement the Overcoming Transportation Barriers Project. The vehicle will be used for travel between County programs, service providers, schools and transit authorities. The peer support workers assigned to the vehicle attend various trainings and committee meetings regionally. They represent consumers, families and caregivers which requires consistent contact with many different public agencies within the County. This contact ensures ongoing coordination of transportation assets and resources. Conclusively, training is also provided by the workers which demands additional travel when requested.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this appropriation adjustment is not approved, the Division will not be able to purchase a vehicle needed to fully implement the Overcoming Transportation Barriers project plans.