COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Mitchell Kalauli, City Magistrate
SUBJECT:Title
Action: Professional Services Contract with Southwest Behavioral Health Services, Inc., for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Treatment Services for the Tri-Cities Regional Veteran Treatment Court in Conjunction with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant (Mitchell Kalauli)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Grant
PURPOSE:
To consider approval of a Professional Services Contract (500851) with Southwest Behavioral Health Services, Inc., to provide substance abuse and behavioral health treatment services for eligible participants in the Tri-Cities Regional Veterans Treatment Court in accordance with City Code §§ 3.10.010.2 (Specialized Services), 3.10.010.3.A.3, and 3.10.030.1.
BACKGROUND:
Lake Havasu City, in conjunction with Kingman and Bullhead, applied for and was awarded a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant to enhance the substance abuse services for Veterans ineligible for local Veteran Affairs services who participate in the Tri-Cities Regional Veterans Treatment Court. The five year grant will provide $90,125 annually for substance abuse and behavioral health treatment services for Veterans participating in the Tri-Cities Regional Veterans Treatment Court program. Southwest Behavioral Health Services, Inc., previously provided the specialty treatment required by federal grants.
The term of the Contract coincides with the grant and terminates on September 29, 2031, or in event the SAMHSA Grant is extended, the date in which the grant is extended.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Strengthening treatment programs reinforces the City’s and community’s commitment to supporting the Veterans Treatment Court; providing necessary treatment for justice involved veterans and enhancing the safety of our community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Federal SAMHSA Grant funds allocated for substance abuse and behavioral treatment:
FY 27/28 - $90,125
FY 28/29 - $90,125
FY 29/30 - $90,125
FY 30/31 - $90,125
FY 31/32 - $90,125
FY 32/33 - Remaining Grant funds if approved for extension
Totaling: $450,625
ATTACHMENTS:
Contract 500851 - Southwest Behavioral Health Services
POSSIBLE MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Contract with Southwest Behavioral Health Services, Inc., for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Treatment Services not to exceed $90,125 annually.
I move to not approve the Professional Services Contract with Southwest Behavioral Health Services, Inc.