Legislation Details

File #: 26-0484    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 5/1/2026 In control: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of Agreement with Gary Ernst in the Amount of $98,000, to Provide Fiscal Review Services, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028
Attachments: 1. Agreement 26-046

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Meeting Date:  May 19, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Jenine Miller

Phone: 

707-472-2341

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Approval of Agreement with Gary Ernst in the Amount of $98,000, to Provide Fiscal Review Services, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve Agreement with Gary Ernst in the amount of $98,000, to provide fiscal review services, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028; authorize the Health Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

None.                     

 

Summary of Request

Gary Ernst has provided effective fiscal consultation for Mendocino County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) since 2008. He is uniquely familiar with BHRS fiscal procedure and process and has made recommendations that have been cost effective. Gary has knowledge to assist in the financial side of determining the billing and cost reports.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Return to staff for alternative handling                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: 4050

current f/y cost: $49,000

budget clarification: $49,000 per F/Y 26/27, 27/28

annual recurring cost: $49,000

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes

revenue agreement: No

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes

CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Approved

Date: May 19, 2026

Executed Item Type: Agreement

 

Number: 26-046