Memorandum
Date: October 28, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Elise Jones, Director of Behavioral Health Services
Subject: Consideration of the Agreement Between County of Lake and Manzanita House for Adult Residential Support Services in the Amount of $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Executive Summary:
Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) requests Board approval of an agreement with Manzanita House for the provision of Adult Residential Facility (ARF) services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, with a maximum contract amount of $300,000.
Manzanita House provides 24-hour residential treatment and therapeutic support for adults with serious mental illness, promoting stabilization, recovery, and successful reintegration into the community. During Fiscal Year 2024-2025, LCBHS expended $194,211.14 and served six (6) unduplicated clients. No significant performance or audit issues were identified during the fiscal year.
The proposed FY 2025-2026 contract amount of $300,000 reflects projected utilization based on the current client census and anticipated turnover. This funding level is sufficient to maintain capacity for ongoing placements and short-term stabilization stays while aligning with the department’s FY 2025-2026 adopted budget and historical spending trends.
This agreement ensures continued access to essential residential treatment services for eligible individuals and is fully funded through Medi-Cal and Realignment revenues. The contract complies with Chapter 2, Section 38.2 of the County Purchasing Ordinance, requiring Board approval for contracts exceeding $100,000, and qualifies for a sole-source exemption under Section 38.2(b)(1).
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: _$300,000__ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Fully Article X. <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI>- and/or Consultant Selection Policy <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Policy/Policies+$!26+Procedures+Manual/Ch4_2021v2.pdf>-Compliant (describe process undertaken in “Executive Summary”)
☒ Section 2-38 <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI> Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
☐ For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Intranet+Forms/Information+Technology/AdvPlan.pdf> (“Yes,” if checked)
☐ Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Approve the Agreement between the County of Lake and Manzanita House for Adult Residential Facility Services for FY 2025-2026 in the amount of $300,000 and authorize the Chair to sign.