TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller, Psy.D.
PHONE:
707-472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Agreement with the City of Fort Bragg in the Amount of $500,000 to Augment the Existing Care Response Unit to Reduce Encounters Between Individuals with Mental Illness and/or Substance Misuse, and Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System Effective Upon Signing Through June 30, 2027
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve Agreement with the City of Fort Bragg in the amount of $500,000 to augment the existing Care Response Unit to reduce encounters between individuals with mental illness and/or substance misuse, and law enforcement and the criminal justice system effective upon signing through June 30, 2027; authorize the Health Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
January 7, 2025 - BOS Item 3(m) - File Number 24-1103
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On November 20, 2024, the Mental Health Treatment Act Citizen's Oversight Committee received a presentation from Fort Bragg Police regarding the Fort Bragg Care Response Unit (CRU) and requested funding for the project. The Mental Health Treatment Act Citizen's Oversight Committee voted to make a recommendation to the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors to provide the program with $250,000 per year for a two-year period on the condition that they provide the committee with quarterly financial reports, continue to seek grants, and to explore additional funding sources. It was agreed that in the event that other funding sources are found, Chief Cervanka will inform the committee and recommend a reevaluation of the proposal. The organization will also continue to explore alternative funding sources...
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