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Contract - Daymark Recovery Services, Inc.
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick Niland, County Manager’s Office, Deputy County Manager, 704-283-3630
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement with Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. in the amount of $714,850.00, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each at the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) September 3, 2019, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 3 - Approval of original contract
2) June 15, 2020, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 12 - Approval of 1st Amendment
3) August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 15 - Approval of 2nd Amendment
4) September 19, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 22-660 - Approval of 3rd Amendment
5) August 14, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-528 - Approval of 4th Amendment
BACKGROUND:
As part of a continued effort to ensure that the funding allocated for behavioral health services in Union County is directed to areas of priority, County staff have worked with Daymark Recovery Solutions, Inc. to establish a direct contract relationship. For many years, Union County has provided funding for local behavioral health services to community service providers. This new agreement, amounting to $714,850.00, with $60,000.00 coming directly from ABC taxes and the rest from County funds, will provide more direct oversight by the County to ensure that the locally allocated funds are managed as desired. Additionally, it will offer greater flexibility in addressing any issues that may arise, thus enhancing the effectiveness and responsiveness of the services provided.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract is included in the FY2025 Proposed Operating & Capital Budget and is pending adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.