Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: Nov. 26, 2024

Summary:

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) funding agreement between Lewis County Public Health & Social Services and Lewis County Drug Court for the purpose of providing housing support services, substance use disorder assessments, behavioral health services, and outpatient treatment services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in accordance with RCW 71.24.580

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, Caroline Garibay, Jill Nielson, Carolyn Rofini, Bryan Hall, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken

Resolution

WHEREAS, this Agreement is entered into pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW; and

WHEREAS, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) contracts with Lewis County Public Health & Social Services to administer Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) funds; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this MOU is to facilitate Lewis County Public Health & Social Services in making reimbursements to Lewis County Drug Court for housing support services, substance use disorder assessments, behavioral health services, and outpatient treatment services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in accordance with RCW 71.24.580; and

WHEREAS, the MOU duration is December 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the total maximum consideration of this MOU is $39,417; and

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby approves this MOU between Lewis County Public Health & Social Services and Lewis County Drug Court for the purpose of providing housing support services, substance use disorder assessments, behavioral health services, and outpatient treatment services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in accordance with RCW 71.24.580 and other provisions as outlined in the attached agreement..

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 26th day of November, 2024.