Agenda Item Description
Authorize the (1) acceptance of a sub-grant award from the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas (MMHPI) funded by W.W. Caruth Jr. Foundation at Communities Foundation of Texas in the amount of $2,257,464 for the development of Rapid Integrated Group Healthcare Team (RIGHT Care) Pilot Program for the period of June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2020; (2) required cash match contributions up to $757,045 as applicable, for the success of the program and eligible for reimbursement by the grantor after funding contingencies have been met; (3) in-kind contributions up to $319,499 as applicable, for the success of the program; (4) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $2,257,464 in the MMHPI-Rapid Integrated Group Healthcare Team Care Grant Fund; (5) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $2,257,464 in the MMHPI-Rapid Integrated Group Healthcare Team Care Grant Fund; (6) creation of four civilian positions and two police officer positions to be used for the development and implementation of an innovative program to persons requiring behavioral health emergency response; and (7) execution of the sub-grant agreement with Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Dallas Fire-Rescue and Police Departments - Total not to exceed $3,334,008 - Financing: Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Grant Funds ($2,257,464), Current Funds ($757,045) (subject to annual appropriations) and In-Kind Contributions ($319,499)