Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between City, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Edgewood Center for Children and Families, to provide hospital diversion and crisis stabilization unit services, to extend the term by four years and nine months from September 30, 2025, for a total term of October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2030, and to increase the amount by $22,048,994 for a total not to exceed amount of $31,603,801; and to authorize 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.

DPH issued a Request for Grant Applications for crisis stabilization unit and hospital diversion programs for children aged 6-18.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families submitted a proposal and was awarded the contract as the highest ranked applicant.

DPH and Edgewood entered into an agreement for hospital diversion and crisis stabilization unit services with a term through September 30, 2025.

The Original Agreement was amended to modify the scope of services and reduce liability insurance requirements.

DPH proposed Amendment No. 2 to extend the contract term to June 30, 2030, and increase the funding by $22,048,994.

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the approval of the proposed amendment.

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving Amendment No. 2, extending the contract and increasing the funding.