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OPC/LME management, after a competitive review process and extensive analysis involving program staff and community stakeholders, has advised the OPC/LME Board of its intent to recommend that the Board authorize the award of a contract to Cross Disabilities Services, Inc. (XDS, Inc.) as a "spin-off' organization. At its April meeting the OPC/LME Board will be asked to formally authorize management to enter into final contact negotiations with XDS, Inc. to assume operational responsibilities, utilizing all of the current program staff, effective May 1, 2006. XDS, Inc. is a North Carolina non-profit corporation dedicated to serving individuals ages 17 and older who have multiple behavioral disabilities (mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders) and in the greatest need for service and support in a community- based framework. XDS, Inc. will provide the. following services (as presently conducted under the area program, OPC/LME): Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) -accountable, mobile, mental health services delivery staff for crisis intervention, supportive household skills, psychopharmacologic treatment and the like Community Support Team (CST) -direct intervention, coordination, and monitoring on behalf of individual clients (step-down from ACTT.) Mental Retardation/Mental Illness Services -case management services coordinated with clinical services Adolescent Transition Team -comprehensive case management to arrange, link, and integrate multiple clinical, rehabilitative, and support services for old youth and young adults Psychiatric Services Psychology Services and Recreational Therapy -therapeutic interventions especially tailored to meet individual client needs In order to facilitate a smooth organizational start-up and transfer of responsibilities, OPC/LME management requests release of the one-time County funding in the amount of $41,012 as described in Attachment 2, the memo from the Area Director. OPG/LME as the contracting authority will be the transfer agent to provide the one-time, additional BOCC funding as required to XDS, Inc. FINANCIAL IMPACT: One-time supplemental "bridge" funding, to be transferred at the time of divestiture, for the Cross Disability Services program was included in the FY2005-06 budget adopted by the BOCC. OPC/LME "bridge" funds were specifically set aside by budget ordinance within the Critical Needs Reserve. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize the release of $41,012 from the Critical Needs Reserve to facilitate the divestiture and transfer of Cross Disability Services from the OPC/LME to Cross Disability Services, Inc. (XDS, Inc.)