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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report - CWCMH Contract KITTITAS COUNTY Board of County Commissioners AGENDA STAFF REPORT AGENDA DATE: July 6, 2021 ACTION REQUESTED: Request to authorize Board of County Commissioner's signature executing the Independent Contractor Agreement #2021-105MH with Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health. BACKGROUND: The Independent Contractor Agreement with Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health ("CWCMH") provides for delivery and coordination of mental health services in Kittitas County by allowing CWCMH to contract directly with the Regional Service Provider, Greater Columbia Behavioral Health (GCBH) to provide the majority of mental health services in Kittitas County according to the County's mental health strategic plan and funding priorities. This agreement is for $280,000 starting August 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The $280,000 is the amount of millage collected in previous years specifically for Mental Health Services. The Behavioral Health and Recovery Advisory Board as the June 21, 2021 meeting discussed the allocation of the $280,000. INTERACTION: RECOMMENDATION: HANDLING: ATTACHMENT: LEAD STAFF: The Prosecutor's office has reviewed the Independent Contractor Agreement and Attachment Exhibit "A". Authorize Board of County Commissioner's signature executing the Independent Contractor Agreement with Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health. Original-Clerk of the Board Independent Contractor Agreement with Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, and Exhibit "A" to the Agreement (Statement of Work). Judy Pless Budget and Finance Manager