Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/15/2020
Item Status: New
From: Judge Carmen Bosch
Rodney Criswell, Chief Probation Officer
Ronald J. Cink, Budget Director
Submitted by: Christie Davis, Senior Budget Accountant
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ITEM TITLE
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Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Alabama Department of Youth Services (ADYS) Grant Agreement on Behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court and Approval of The Bridge, Inc. Agreement related to the ADYS Grant Funds
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Accept and authorize the execution of the Alabama Department of Youth Services (ADYS) Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021) in the amount of $314,936.00 on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court, The Bridge, Inc.; and
2) Authorize the execution of a service agreement with The Bridge, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021) in an amount not to exceed $314,936.00 on behalf of the Baldwin County Juvenile Court.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: The grant application and a change in service provider from Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. to The Bridge, Inc. were authorized during the March 6, 2019, Regular Meeting.
Background: Baldwin County initially received ADYS funds in 2009. Funds are used to provide non-residential services for Baldwin County youth who would otherwise be committed to the ADYS. The Bridge, Inc., using the Transitions Baldwin Program, will offer highly individualized services to adolescents experiencing behavior and legal issues.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Not to exceed $314,936.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: TBD.5150
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Approved by L Coker 9/4/20
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration staff and Baldwin County Juvenile Court staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration staff to obtain signatures on the agreements, prepare a cover letter to ADYS, and send the original acceptance documents via FedEx to ADYS. Administration staff will also send an executed copy of The Bridge, Inc. agreement to The Bridge, Inc. Please copy Judge Carmen Bosch and Officer Rodney Criswell on all items.
ADYS address:
Alabama Department of Youth Services
Support Operations - Accounting
Attn: Becky Hathcock
Post Office Box 66
Mt. Meigs, Alabama 36057
The Bridge, Inc. address:
The Bridge, Inc.
Attn: Tim Nagher, Executive Director
3232 Lay Springs Road
Gadsden, Alabama 35904
Additional instructions/notes: N/A