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Fund Source, Priorities, and Administration <br /> A. Funding Source and Use Requirements <br /> The 1/101h of 1% Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Tax Grant is funded by one-tenth of one <br /> percent of local sales tax retained by Kittitas County specifically to provide funding for mental health <br /> and chemical dependency programs and services, as authorized by RCW 82.14.460. Kittitas County <br /> Board of Commissioners(BOCC) passed ordinance 2021-017 authorizing implementation of this sales <br /> and use tax in Kittitas County effective January 1,2022 through December 31,2027, unless reauthorized <br /> by the BOCC. <br /> B. Funding Purpose and Goals <br /> Within these allowable uses outlined by RCW above, Kittitas County has identified a purpose and <br /> goals to address local needs. All proposals are required to align with at least one goal and clearly <br /> demonstrate how the proposed activities will support improvement within that selected goal. <br /> Priorities and goals can be found in Attachment A.Additional information regarding mental health <br /> and substance use gaps and outcomes can be found in the 2022 Kittitas County Community Health <br /> Assessment. <br /> C. Evidence Based Practices <br /> Funding priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate the use of evidence-based practices. <br /> Evidence-based practices must be research-based, supported by data, and result in measurable <br /> outcomes.They can be adapted to meet the unique needs of the Kittitas County goals, but proposals <br /> must demonstrate fidelity to the foundational concepts of the practice and include ongoing <br /> evaluation. <br /> D. Administration <br /> The BOCC has primary responsibility for administration of the program funds.The BOCC has <br /> delegated contract oversight and fiscal monitoring to the Kitbtas County Public Health Department <br /> (KC PHD). <br /> E. Review Board <br /> All proposals will go through a review and recommendation process by the 1/10th of 1% Mental <br /> Health and Chemical Dependency Advisory Board (1/101h) <br /> 1/101h is an advisory board of the BOCC formed in 2022 by resolution 2022-185.This board <br /> comprises local stakeholders and subject matter experts in the areas of mental health and substance <br /> use. 1/10th is tasked by the BOCC to receive and make recommendations on grant applications and <br /> provide accountability for use of funds through reviews of grant deliverable reporting and project <br /> monitoring.The BOCC shall make the final determinations of awards. <br /> Page 12 <br />