Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: Aug. 4, 2021

Business Meeting: Aug. 10, 2021

Summary:

This is the primary source of substance use disorder prevention funding used to fund our after-school programs in Morton and White Pass. Typical programs funded by this contract are positive action education, community awareness campaigns, and Youth Mental Health First Aid training.  Effective 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2023.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Email: Brittany Smith: Brittany.Smith@hca.wa.gov Heidi Jones: Hiedi.Jones@hca.wa.gov Rachelle Amerine: Rachelle.Amerine@hca.wa.gov Lisa Nelson: Lisa.Nelson@hca.wa.gov

Additional Copies To: Sandi Andrus, Darci Southgate, Sara Bumgardner, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Jill Nielson, Sherri Dokken, Bryan Hall

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed Contract Number K5263, between Lewis County and Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, this agreement provides funding for the after-school programs in Morton and White Pass; and

WHEREAS, funding is available through HCA for $40,000 in year one (7/1/21-6/30/22) and $40,000 in year two (7/1/22 – 6/30/23) for a total of $80,000 and has no required county match; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said contract for Lewis County.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Contract #K5263 between HCA and Lewis County in the amount of $80,000 effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, is hereby approved, and the Director of Public Health & Social Services is authorized to sign the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 10th day of August, 2021.