Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: June 10, 2025

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.

The purpose of Amendment A is to (1) increase funding by $5,000 for a revised maximum consideration of $44,417, and (2) update budget items as outlined in MOU Section II: Consideration.

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 purpose of Amendment A is to (1) increase funding by $5,000 for a revised maximum consideration of $44,417, and (2) update budget items as outlined in MOU Section II: Consideration; and

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

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby approves MOU Amendment A between Lewis County Drug Court and Lewis County Public Health & Social Services to (1) increase funding by $5,000 for a revised maximum consideration of $44,417, and (2) update budget items as outlined in MOU Section II: Consideration.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 10th day of June, 2025.