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Agreement No. 23-628
Agreement No. 4387-INN-2023-FC
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
COVER SHEET
1. Fresno County("Participant") desires to participate in the Program identified below.
Name of Program: Participatory Action Research with Justice-Involved Youth Using an Adverse
Childhood Experience (ACEs) Framework
2. California Mental Health Services Authority ("CalMHSA") and Participant acknowledge that the
Program will be governed by CaIMHSA's Joint Powers Agreement and its Bylaws, and by this
participation agreement.The following exhibits are intended to clarify how the provisions of those
documents will be applied to this particular Program.
b Exhibit A Program Description
b Exhibit B General Terms and Conditions
b Exhibit C County Specific Scope of Services and Funding
3. The maximum amount payable under this Agreement is $2,585,000.00.
4. Funds payable under this agreement are subject to reversion:
✓ Yes: Reversion Date: Funds not spent at the end of project are subject to reversion
No.
5. The term of the Program will begin upon execution of this agreement through June 30, 2028.
6. Authorized Signatures
Electronic Signature
The parties agree that this Agreement may be executed by electronic signature as provided in
this section.An "electronic signature" means any symbol or process intended by an individual
signing this Agreement to represent their signature, including but not limited to (1) a digital
signature; (2) a faxed version of an original handwritten signature; or(3) an electronically
scanned and transmitted (for example by PDF document) of a handwritten signature. Each
electronic signature affixed or attached to this Agreement (1) is deemed equivalent to a valid
original handwritten signature of the person signing this Agreement for all purposes, including
but not limited to evidentiary proof in any administrative or judicial proceeding, and (2) has the
same force and effect as the valid original handwritten signature of that person.The provisions
of this section satisfy the requirements of Civil Code section 1633.5, subdivision (b), in the
Uniform Electronic Transaction Act (Civil Code, Division 3, Part 2,Title 2.5, beginning with
section 1633.1). Each party using a digital signature represents that it has undertaken and
satisfied the requirements of Government Code section 16.5, subdivision (a), paragraphs (1)
through (5), and agrees that each other party may rely upon that representation.This
Agreement is not conditioned upon the parties conducting the transactions under it by
electronic means and either party may sign this Agreement with an original handwritten
signature.
Fresno County—Participation Agreement
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CalMHSA Docusgnedby:
Signed_E82E9EF8A87CC4"...r• Qw,tt. kUv Name(Printed): Dr.Amie Miller, Psy.D., MFT
Title: Executive Director Date: 10/25/2023
Participant:
Signed: Name(Printed): Sal Quintero
Title: Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno Date:_ I"old 3
Attest:
Bernice E. Seidel
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno, State of California
By:
Deputy
Fresno County-Participation Agreement
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Participation Agreement
EXHIBITA—Program Description
I. Name of Program: Participatory Action Research with Justice-Involved Youth Using an
Adverse Childhood Experience (ACES) Framework
II. Term of Program: This program will begin upon execution of this agreement through and
including June 30, 2028.
III. Program Objective and Overview:
Objective:
To improve future program planning and services within Fresno County for
prevention of justice involvement among youth; to develop strategies for engaging with
justice involved youth; and to research strategies to reduce future involvement in the justice
system. In addition to improving future program planning and services within Fresno County,
this research will contribute to statewide learning on topics such as best practices for the
prevention of justice involvement of youth; for the active inclusion of justice-involved youth
in research; and strategies to reduce youth justice involvement in the future.
Overview:
This Participatory Action Research project focuses on justice-involved youth and
would fund local subject matter experts,including youth with lived experience,criminologists,
epidemiologists, public health professionals, researchers, evaluator(s), and statisticians from
local academic institutions. The project will also utilize evaluators, justice involved youth,
community partners and the behavioral health department to conduct robust and in-depth
research for the three-years of a five-year project.
Fresno County—Exhibit A—Program Description
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Participation Agreement
EXHIBIT B—General Terms and Conditions
I. Definitions
The following words,as used throughout this Participation Agreement,shall be construed to have
the following meaning, unless otherwise apparent from the context in which they are used:
A. CaIMHSA — California Mental Health Services Authority, a Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
created by counties in 2009 at the instigation of the California Mental Health Directors
Association to jointly develop and fund mental health services and education programs.
B. Member — A County (or JPA of two or more Counties) that has joined CaIMHSA and
executed the CaIMHSA Joint Powers Agreement.
C. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) — A law initially known as Proposition 63 in the
November 2004 election that added sections to the Welfare and Institutions Code
providing for, among other things, Innovation (INN) Programs.
D. Mental Health Services Division (MHSD) —The Division of the California Department of
Health Care Services responsible for mental health functions.
E. Participant—Any County participating in the Program either as Member of CaIMHSA or
under a Memorandum of Understanding with CaIMHSA.
F. Program—The program identified in the Cover Sheet.
II. Responsibilities
A. Responsibilities of CaIMHSA:
1. Act as the Fiscal and Administrative agent for the Program.
2. Manage funds received consistent with the requirements of any applicable laws,
regulations,guidelines and/or contractual obligations.
3. Provide regular fiscal reports to Participant and/or other public agencies with a
right to such reports.
4. Comply with CaIMHSA's Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws.
B. Responsibilities of Participant:
1. Transfer of full funding amount for the Program as specified in Exhibit A, Program
Description, including administrative fee, which Participant will pay within 30
days of execution of this agreement.
2. Provide CaIMHSA and any other parties deemed necessary with requested
information and assistance in order to fulfill the purpose of the Program.
3. Responsible for any and all assessments, creation of individual case plans, and
providing or arranging for services.
4. Cooperate by providing CaIMHSA with requested information and assistance in
order to fulfill the purpose of the Program.
5. Provide feedback on Program performance.
Fresno County—Exhibit A—Program Description
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6. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, contractual agreements,
JPAs, and bylaws.
III. Duration,Term, and Amendment
A. The term of the Program will begin upon execution through June 30, 2028.
B. This Agreement may be supplemented, amended, or modified only by the mutual
agreement of CalMHSA and the Participant,expressed in writing and signed by authorized
representatives of both parties.
IV. Withdrawal, Cancellation,and Termination
A. Participant may withdraw from the Program and terminate the Participation Agreement
upon three (3) months' written notice. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of
mailing.
B. The withdraw of a Participant from the Program shall not automatically terminate its
responsibility for its share of the expense and liabilities of the Program. The
contributions of current and past Participants are chargeable for their respective share
of unavoidable expenses and liabilities arising during the period of their participation.
C. Upon cancellation,termination,or other conclusion of the Program,any funds remaining
undisbursed after CalMHSA satisfies all obligations arising from the administration of the
Program shall be returned to Participant. Unused funds paid for a joint effort will be
returned pro rata to Participant in proportion to payments made. Adjustments may be
made if disproportionate benefit was conveyed on particular Participant. Excess funds
at the conclusion of county-specific efforts will be returned to the particular County that
paid them.
V. Fiscal Provisions
A. Funding required from Participant will not exceed the amount stated in Exhibit A,Program
Description.
B. County will provide the funding amount stated in Exhibit C, which includes a Program
Management, Fiscal Oversight, and Reporting Fee for each year.CalMHSA will invoice the
County upon execution of Participation Agreement,for the first fiscal year amount due in
order to successfully carry out its contractual obligations.
VI. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
C. CalMHSA is responsible only for funds as instructed and authorized by participants.
CalMHSA is not liable for damages beyond the amount of any funds which are identified
on the cover page of this Agreement, without authorization or contrary to Participant's
instructions.
D. CalMHSA is not undertaking responsibility for assessments, creation of case or treatment
plans, providing or arranging services, and/or selecting, contracting with, or supervising
providers (collectively, "mental health services"). Participant will defend and indemnify
CalMHSA for any claim,demand,disallowance,suit,or damages arising from Participant's
acts or omissions in connection with the provision of mental health services.
Fresno County—Exhibit A—Program Description
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Participation Agreement
EXHIBIT C—County Specific Scope of Services and Funding
I. Overview
CaIMHSA Responsibilities:
• Accounting Management of project.
• Compliance, funds management and accounting of project to assure
Act as Fiscal consistency with the legal requirements and regulations, guidelines and/or
contractable obligations.
Agent/Management: • Records retention and administration of fiscal reports to participants
and/or other public agencies with a right to such reporting.
• Delivery of program expenditure reports.
• Develop, release, and administer researcher RFP opportunity.
Program • Execute and monitor contracts in alignment with program goals.
Management and • Facilitate regular meetings to provide program action plans, program
Oversight: status updates and discuss special requests.
• Oversee reporting compliance and timelines.
II. County Specific Scope of Services
Fresno County Responsibilities:
Meeting • Attend regular meetings hosted by CaIMHSA and provide necessary
Attendance: programmatic information.
Review and • Provide timely approval to CaIMHSA on all program activities.
• Review any deliverables and/or work product and provide timely feedback to
Approval CaIMHSA within deadlines.
III. Funding Allocation
Funding and Fees Amount
Program Operational Funding $2,285,000.00
Program Management and Fiscal Oversight Fee $300,000.00
Total Program Funding $2,585,000.00
Program Budget
FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 TOTAL
Program Operational Funding
Direct Costs-
Curriculum & $18,000.00 $15,000.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $50,000.00
Training
Researcher $645,000.00 $670,000.00 $670,000.00 $250,000.00 $2,235,000.00
Program Management and Fiscal Oversight Fee
Fresno County Exhibit C—County Specific Scope and Funding
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Indirect Costs
-CaIMHSA
Program
Management $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $300,000.00
and Fiscal
Oversight Fee
Annual
Amount $78,000.00 $720,000.00 $738,500.00 $738,500.00 $310,000.00 $2,585,000.00
Fiscal Year Funds Due to CaIMHSA Amount Due
FY 23-24 Due upon execution by Fresno County 517,000.00
FY 24-25 Due July 1, 2024 517,000.00
FY 25-26 Due July 1, 2025 517,000.00
FY 26-27 Due July 1, 2026 517,000.00
FY 27-28 Due July 1, 2027 517,000.00
Total 2,585,000.00
Fresno County Exhibit C—County Specific Scope and Funding
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PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF FRESNO
AND
CALIFORNIA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
Agreement No.: 4387-INN-2023-FC Term: Upon Execution through June 30,2028
FOR FRESNO COUNTY ACCOUNTING USE ONLY:
Fund/Subclass: 0001/10000
Organization: 56304798 ($2,585,000)
Account/Program: 7295/0
Fresno County Exhibit C—County Specific Scope and Funding
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