Subject:
Title
Approval. Re: Lease Agreement for Community Based Care of Brevard, DBA, Family Partnerships of Central Florida located at Merritt Island Service Complex, 2575 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, Florida (District 2)
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Fiscal Impact:
Fiscal Year 24/25: Nominal Lease-$1 per year
Dept/Office:
Housing and Human Service
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners (1) Approve the lease of approximately 3,455 square feet on the second floor of the Merritt Island Service Complex, 2575 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, Florida, to the Community Based Care of Brevard, DBA, Family Partnerships of Central Florida in support of a Expansion and Sustainability of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances; (2) Authorize the County Manager to execute the Lease Agreement, renewals, modifications and amendments upon approval of the County Attorney's Office and Risk Management.
A majority plus one vote of the Board is required to approve this item per Sec. 2-247, Code of Ordinances of Brevard County.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On February 6, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved the submission of a grant to the Center for Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the Expansion and sustainability of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serous Emotional Disturbances. The grant was awarded September 9, 2024, and will end September 29, 2028 (with the potential for no-cost extension at the end of the grant period).
The grant will improve mental health outcomes for the target population (children and youth aged 0 to 18) with Serious Emotional Disturbances and their families, support the wide scale operation, expansion and integration of the System of Care approach by creating sustainable infrastructure and services that are required as part of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Serv...
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