COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Health Department

 

DATE:

August 23, 2006

BOARD MEETING DATE:

September 12, 2006

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Charlene A. Silva, Director, Health Department

Brian Zamora, Director, Public Health and Environmental Protection

   

SUBJECT:

Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2006-07

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution:

   

A)

Authorizing the President of the Board to execute an Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) in the amount of $2,253,143, for the period of March 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007, to provide primary health care, case management and support services to individuals with HIV/AIDS; and

 

B)

Authorizing the Director of the Health Department to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications not to exceed an aggregate of $25,000 and to make minor changes in the types of services and activities provided under the Agreement.

 

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Ensure basic health and safety for all.

Goal(s) 5 & 8: Residents have access to healthcare and preventive care; and help vulnerable people – the aged, disabled, mentally ill, at-risk youth and others – achieve a better quality of life.

 

The agreement contributes to these commitments and goals by providing primary health care, case management and support services to improve the quality of life of individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

 

Performance Measure(s):

Measure

FY 2005-06
Actual

FY 2006-07
Projected

Percentage of clients who reported improved nutrition due to the receipt of food services rendered.

97%

98%

Percentage of dental care clients who will show an improvement in oral health.

95%

97%

 

BACKGROUND:

The Ryan White CARE Act (CARE) provides emergency assistance to eligible metropolitan areas that are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic by making financial assistance available for the development, organization, coordination, and operation of more effective and cost efficient systems to deliver essential services to individuals and families with HIV disease. CARE Act funds come to the San Mateo County AIDS Program through an agreement with the City and County of San Francisco. The amount of funding San Mateo County receives each year is determined by the San Francisco Ryan White CARE Act Planning Council.

 

DISCUSSION:

The CARE Act offsets the cost of 15 full-time positions providing direct services to clients with HIV/AIDS. These positions provide interdisciplinary staffing for the AIDS Program Clinic, Client Services Unit, and Client Socialization Center. The funds also pay for medical supplies, laboratory costs, office supplies, and the following contract services: dental care, housing assistance, food services, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, medical specialty services, dietitian services, medical transcription, attendant care, and basic client support. The CARE Act award for March 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007 is $2,253,143. This contract was delayed because CCSF did not provide the agreement until the end of July 2006.

 

County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution and agreement as to form.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The term of the agreement is March 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007. The maximum amount of funding for the agreement is $2,253,143. These funds are included in the tentatively Adopted FY 2006-07 Budget. The Ryan White CARE Act requires a Maintenance of Effort which has been met by the allocated Net County Cost for the AIDS Program.