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July 26. 2011 Discussion: . Due to the limited funds allocated, DBHS sought collaboration from the DSS Office of Comprehensive Services to develop an innovative project to optimize the use the funds. The resulting proposal targets a challenging population of children whose behaviors and educational difficulties have responded positively to programming provided by VOTCDC and who very likely may need and benefit from mental health interventions. DBHDS has reviewed and approved the use of the funds for this program. Recommended Action: . Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . If the requested appropriation is approved, the Director of BHS will implement the delivery of proposed summer program in collaboration with the DSS Office of Comprehensive Services and VOTCDC. Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE IN THE FY 2011-12 BEHAVIORAL HEAL THCARE SERVICES FUND THE SUM OF $11,290.69 ALLOCATED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD TO PROVIDE ONE-TIME CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None 11 - 303 - Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate projected Medicaid funds in the amount of $354,000 in the FY 2011-12 Behavioral Healthcare Services Fund to provide mandated Virginia Independent Clinical Assessment Program services to Medicaid-recipient children requesting intensive mental health services. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . Governor Bob McDonnell and the 2011 General Assembly directed Community Services Boards (CSBs) to provide independent assessments of the clinical necessity for specific intensive treatment services to Medicaid-recipient children effective July 18, 2011 for a period of at least one year. The new requirement is designed to help curtail the rapid growth of Medicaid costs to the Department of Medical Services' (DMAS) State Plan Option Services (SPO). CSBs will conduct assessments to determine medical necessity for Intensive In-Home, Therapeutic Day Treatment, Mental Health Support and Residential Services. Discussion: . DBHS projects approximately 1,400 Portsmouth children may require assessments to determine medical necessity for intensive mental health services. Projected Medicaid revenue generated from the provision of services is: $354,000.00 Projected expenditures for the provision of the program include: . Clinical Services - contractual and in-house . Equipment and Information Technology . Administration . Total Expenditures $304,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $354,000.00 Recommended Action: . Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community.