Memorandum
Date: September 23, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Elise Jones, Director of Behavioral Health Services
Subject: Consideration of Approval of Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. Phoenix House Crisis Residential Treatment Facility for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Executive Summary: The County entered into an agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. on July 1, 2025, to operate the Phoenix House Crisis Residential Treatment Facility. Service demand has exceeded initial projections, requiring an increase in contract funding. Amendment No. 1 raises the contract maximum by $350,000, for a new total of $375,000, ensuring uninterrupted access to short-term stabilization and crisis residential services for Lake County residents. All other terms and conditions, including scope of services and fiscal provisions, remain unchanged.
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Estimated Cost: _$350,000__ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ? Not applicable
? Fully Article X.- and/or Consultant Selection Policy-Compliant (describe process undertaken in "Executive Summary")
? Section 2-38 Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in "Executive Summary," attach documentation, as needed)
? For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee ("Yes," if checked)
? Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 (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 Amendment No.1 to the Agreement Between County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. Phoenix Hous...
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