Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: Nov. 3, 2021

Business Meeting: Nov. 9, 2021

Summary:

Health Care Authority (HCA) requires agencies and counties receiving State Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) funds to update their CJTA work plan every two years. The CJTA work plan is drafted by the local CJTA Panel, comprised of professional representatives in accordance with RCW 71.24.580, and must be approved by County Legislative Authority before being submitted to HCA. 

This contract funds these services for individuals whose treatment costs are not covered by Medicaid.

For the 2021-2023 contract year, there is an additional supplemental funding of $116,110 to be used to expand services of already existing therapeutic courts.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Mindy Greenwood (CJTA Panel Representative) Cascade Mental Health, SUD 135 W Main Street Chehalis, WA 98532

Additional Copies To: Tailor Arrington, Alison Puckett, Jill Nielson, Bryan Hall, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken, Kendra Garrison

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Lewis County, Washington, has reviewed the Criminal Justice Treatment Account Work Plan (CJTA) drafted by the local CJTA Panel in accordance with RCW 71.24.580; and

WHEREAS, this plan describes what Lewis County will do with the CJTA State funds from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, based upon funding priorities established by the panel; and

WHEREAS, the BOCC previously approved agreement #K3960 Amendment #3 with Health Care Authority per Resolution No. 21-252 on July 13, 2021, awarding $253,780 to Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the Work Plan for this agreement must be approved by the county legislative authority before being submitted to HCA; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to approve the CJTA Work Plan.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC of Lewis County approves the CJTA Work Plan with the HCA for July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 9th day of November, 2021.