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Funding for Criminal Justice and Mental Health Program
Original title: ORD Approp $947,000 Consisting of $400,000 in Grant Funds from the FL DCF, Office of Substance Abuse & Mental Health, KHA Cash Match in the Amt of $85,000 from the KHA Fund,& an In-Kind Contribution of $462,000 Consisting of Security Svcs Provd by the JSO at the Juvenile Assessment Ctr, for Implementation of a Criminal Justice, Mental Health, & Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Prog (CJMHSA Program), for the 1st Yr of the 3 Yr Grant Term Beginning 4/1/25 Thru 3/31/28; Amend the 4th Revised Schedule M to Ord 2024-511-E; Invoking the Exemption in Sec 126.108(g), (Exemptions From Competitive Solicitation), Pt 1 (General Regulations; Ethics & Transparency in Public Contracting), Ch 126 (Procurement Code), Ord Code, to Allow for a Direct Contract with Managed Access to Child Health, Inc. for the CJMHSA Prog; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec, &/or the CEO of KHA, to Execute & Deliver a Contract with Managed Access to Child Health, Inc. for the Provision of Professional Svcs for the CJMHSA Prog; Waiving the Requirements of Sec 77.111(a) (Provider Contracts), Ch 77 (KHA), Ord Code, to Exempt the Svcs to Be Provd by Managed Access to Child Health, Inc. from Competitive Procurement; Prov for Oversight by KHA (B.T. 25-063) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Clark-Murray, Johnson & Freeman)
4/8/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F
4/14/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/14/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/15/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/22/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/5/25 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0
5/5/25 R Amend/Approve 8-0
5/6/25 F Amend/Approve 7-0-1 (Pittman)
5/13/25 CO Amend/Approve 15-0-2 (Pittman, Carrico)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/22/25
May 13, 2025
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$148,250across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' Pacific Southwest Regional Organizing Coalition PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021 | William Baber | $4,000 | Councilmember | Oct 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021 | William Baber | $4,000 | Councilmember | Oct 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021 | Joshua Rebello | $2,700 | Youth and Family Service Coordinator | Jul 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021 | Joshua Rebello | $2,700 | Youth and Family Service Coordinator | Jul 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021 | Jon Segal | $2,500 | Sales | Oct 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021 | Jon Segal | $2,500 | Sales | Oct 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021 | Clarence A. Shelmon | $2,000 | Retired | Aug 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021 | Clarence A. Shelmon | $2,000 | Retired | Aug 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2022 | Clarence A. Shelmon | $2,000 | Retired | Jun 2021 |
| Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2022 | Clarence A. Shelmon | $2,000 | Retired | Jun 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | DMFI PAC | $1,850 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
The city is launching a new three-year program to address mental health and substance abuse within the criminal justice system, utilizing $400,000 in state grant funds, $85,000 in local cash, and $462,000 in security services provided by the Sheriff's Office.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Managed Access to Child Health, Inc.
They are the designated provider for the CJMHSA program and will receive a direct contract.
Kids Hope Alliance (KHA)
They are providing $85,000 in funding and are responsible for program oversight.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO)
They are providing $462,000 in in-kind security services at the Juvenile Assessment Center.
What changed
Last recorded activity May 13, 2025.
What's next
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
This ordinance approves $947,000 in funding for the first year of a three-year Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse (CJMHSA) program. The city will contract directly with Managed Access to Child Health, Inc. for these services, bypassing standard competitive bidding requirements.
Key Facts
- Total first-year funding is $947,000 for the CJMHSA program.
- Funding sources: $400,000 (FL DCF grant), $85,000 (KHA cash match), $462,000 (JSO in-kind security services).
- The program term is three years, running from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028.
- The ordinance grants an exemption from competitive bidding to contract directly with Managed Access to Child Health, Inc.
- The Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) is designated to provide program oversight.
- The ordinance amends the 4th Revised Schedule M to Ordinance 2024-511-E.
- The City Council approved the ordinance on May 13, 2025, with a 15-0-2 vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the competitive bidding process skipped for this contract?
The ordinance invokes an exemption under the city's Procurement Code (Sec 126.108(g)) to allow for a direct contract with Managed Access to Child Health, Inc.
Who is responsible for making sure this program works?
The Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) is tasked with the oversight of the program.
Why It Matters
The city is launching a new three-year program to address mental health and substance abuse within the criminal justice system, utilizing $400,000 in state grant funds, $85,000 in local cash, and $462,000 in security services provided by the Sheriff's Office.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
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Direct Contracting for Social Services
The city is utilizing procurement exemptions to bypass competitive bidding for specialized mental health and substance abuse services.
Connected Entities
organizationFlorida Department of Children and Families (FL DCF)“Provider of $400,000 in grant funds.”Map →
organizationManaged Access to Child Health, Inc.“The selected service provider for the CJMHSA program.”Map →
organizationKHA (Kids Hope Alliance)“Responsible for oversight and providing $85,000 in cash match.”Map →
organizationJacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO)“Providing $462,000 in in-kind security services at the Juvenile Assessment Cente”Map →
Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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