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File #: 23-310    Version: 1
Type: Health and Human Services Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/15/2023 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 5/23/2023 Final action:
Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM: SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XV-B OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHARGES AND FEES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Attachments: 1. BL FSSD FY 2023 24 Fees 202305023, 2. Agenda Item Information Sheet FY 2023 24 Fees 20230523, 3. Approval log HHSA FY 2023 24 Fees, 4. Attachment A Summary Comparison of Current and Proposed Fees FY 23 24, 5. Attachment B An Ordinance Amending Article XV B of the San Diego County Administrative Code Relating to Health and Human Services Charges and Fees Clean Copy, 6. Attachment C An Ordinance Amending Article XV B of the San Diego County Administrative Code Relating to Health and Human Services Charges and Fees Informational Copy, 7. Attachment D Summ of Cost Rec Prop Actions FY 23 24, 8. 05232023 ag04 Public Communication 1, 9. 05232023 ag04 Speakers, 10. 05232023 AG04 Minute Order, 11. 05232023 ag04 Proof of Publication, 12. 05232023 ag04 Ord 10844 Signed

DATE:
May 2, 2023 and May 23, 2023
04

TO:
Board of Supervisors

SUBJECT
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XV-B OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHARGES AND FEES (DISTRICTS: ALL)

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OVERVIEW
On May 2, 2023 (24), the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider and adopt the Ordinance on May 23, 2023.

Today's action requests that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) approve amendments to Article XV-B of the San Diego County Administrative Code related to fees charged for services by the County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Public Health Services and Behavioral Health Services. The Board last approved revisions to HHSA's fees and rates on May 24, 2022 (23).

The proposed Ordinance represents a comprehensive package that seeks to support the cost of providing HHSA services, while maintaining fees that are fair and equitable for customers and the public. In accordance with Board Policy B-29 (Fees, Grants, and Revenue Contracts-Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery), HHSA recently conducted a review of their fees and rates, in order to ensure costs are fully recovered for services provided to agencies or individuals. A total of 85 HHSA fees and their associated costs were reviewed, resulting in proposed additions, adjustments, and determinations to maintain existing fees. The Auditor and Controller has reviewed and approved the supporting documentation and the methodology for establishing the fees in this proposal for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

Today's request requires two steps: on May 2, 2023, it is requested that the Board consider an Ordinance amending sections of the San Diego County Administrative Code related to HHSA fees. If the Board takes the action as recommended, then on May 23, 2023, the proposed Ordinance will be brought back to the Bo...

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