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Adopt a resolution recommending licensure to Caminar, Inc. to provide Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program services in Solano County in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 9, Section 9805.
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Public Hearing Required? Yes ___ No X
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board adopt a resolution recommending licensure to Caminar, Inc. to provide Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Program services in Solano County in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 9, Section 9805.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Substance Use Disorder Compliance Division, DUI Unit, licenses and performs compliance monitoring on all DUI programs in California. The objectives of the DUI program are to reduce the number of repeat DUI offenses by persons who complete a state-licensed DUI program and to provide participants an opportunity to address problems related to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs. In accordance to Title 9 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 9805 stipulates that as a condition of licensure, a provider shall submit to DHCS supplemental application documents including a county board of board of supervisors’ resolution or minute order recommending the licensure and including a statement indicating demonstrated need. Additional documents include Fire Clearance issued by the local fire authority and County Alcohol Advisory Board recommendation (see Attachment B Link to Application Documents).
H&SS currently contracts with Healthy Partnerships, Inc. a California for-profit corporation, to administer Solano County Substance Use Disorder Programs, including the DUI Program. On April 18, 2018, notice was provided by Caminar, Inc. that it intends to purchase assets of Healthy Partnerships and will assume obligations of certain Healthy Partnerships’ contracts. Once finalized, Healthy Partnerships will continue to exist as a separate corporation but will no longer be engaged in its former business, including provision of DUI services.
Caminar, Inc. operates various County programs including a Wellness and Recovery Center, case management services, and a supportive housing program. Caminar Inc. has the capability and agrees to comply with all DUI Program service requirements. This request to adopt a resolution recommending licensure to Caminar, Inc. will prevent interruption and delivery of DUI services to clients currently attending the DUI program at Healthy Partnerships and helps to maintain the availability of DUI services in Solano County, particularly in Fairfield and Vacaville. There is no adverse effect on the participants under AK Bean, another DUI Program provider which also operates in Fairfield and Vacaville.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no County costs associated with Caminar, Inc.’s asset purchase transaction with Healthy Partnerships and the cost of preparing the agenda item is nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2017/18 Adopted Budget. If Caminar, Inc. is not approved to offer DUI treatment services, the County would no longer receive the statutorily imposed 5% payment on gross receipts from DUI treatment services.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to adopt this resolution recommending Caminar, Inc. to provide DUI Program services. This is not recommended because it would interrupt the delivery of DUI services to those already attending the DUI program at Healthy Partnerships and reduce the availability of DUI services in Solano County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION