This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to secure funding from the California Department of State Hospitals for a mental health diversion program aimed at individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial, covering a five-year period from July 2025 to June 2030, with expected revenue of $15,060,000. It also permits the Department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to enter into an agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals, to provide funding for the Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Mental Health Diversion Program for individuals found incompetent to stand trial for a term of five years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, having anticipated revenue of $15,060,000; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for funding for the Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Mental Health Diversion Program, prompted by the California Department of State Hospitals.
The California Department of State Hospitals and the San Francisco Department of Public Health finalized the terms of the agreement for the Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Mental Health Diversion Program.
The Department of Public Health submitted a memo to the Board of Supervisors requesting retroactive approval for the agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals, citing delays in the contracting process.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval, allowing the Department of Public Health to enter into the agreement.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into the agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the Department of Public Health to proceed with the agreement.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
