IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing an extension to the Jail Diversion by Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention grant and authorizing the County Executive to execute an addendum with the Community Network of Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. extending the contract period through May 31, 2007, at no additional cost to the County.
Intro
RESOLUTION # 16031, October 2, 2006
INTRODUCED BY Rhonda L. Shoemaker, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance 3651, dated July 25, 2005, the Legislature did appropriate funds from the unappropriated surplus of the 2005 Grant Fund in acceptance of a grant awarded to the Jackson County Health Department by the United States Department of Health and Human Services for jail diversion crisis intervention programs; and,
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Service has granted an extension through May 31, 2007, to continue funding jail diversion crisis intervention programs, and the available funds will be used to cover the costs of the contract with the Community Network of Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (CommCare), previously authorized by Ordinance 3651; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature has determined that an extension of this grant, at no additional cost to the County, is in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Jail Diversion by Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Grant is hereby extended through May 31, 2007 and the County Executive is authorized to execute an addendum to the contract with CommCare in furtherance of the jail diversion crisis intervention program, in a form to be approved by the County Counselor.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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