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Page 2 of 2 <br />This amendment will continue the City's positive partnership with Bonita House, Inc. (BHI). The <br />scope of work outlined in the agreement would remain unchanged. Throughout the length of <br />the existing agreement, BHI has complied and followed through with all requirements and has <br />been an excellent partner with the City. BHI has also provided data to support the ARU and its <br />work in Pleasanton as well as ensuring that program goals are met. Notably, in 2023 the ARU <br />reached full staffing as it continued to respond to calls within the schools and the community. <br />As more people become aware of this resource, the ARU increased its follow-up efforts by <br />bringing services to those in need. The number of mental health commitments (5150/5585 <br />Welfare and Institutions Code) for the city was reduced to 116 in 2023 - 94 adults and 22 <br />juveniles; this reduction is due in part to connecting the most appropriate resources as the <br />situation requires. In 2023, the ARU diverted 362 calls from patrol officers, co-responded with <br />a patrol on 236 calls, and made 241 proactive contacts. <br /> <br />BHI also assisted in the Point in Time count in January 2024. Continuation of this agreement <br />means the ARU will continue to provide the same level of service over the coming Fiscal Year <br />2024/25. Additionally, staff has participated in the “Crisis Academy” hosted by BHI, which <br />includes curriculum on dealing with those in a mental health crisis from a medical standpoint. <br /> <br />EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY <br />As a full-service municipality, the City provides a wide range of services and programs to meet <br />the needs of all members of the community. The Alternate Response Unit program enhances <br />the City's ability to provide wrap-around services for the unhoused population as well as those <br />suffering from a mental health crisis, aligning with the City’s commitment to providing essential <br />services to all residents. <br /> <br />OUTREACH <br />No outreach was conducted, as this item is a routine matter of City business. <br /> <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />This action advances the ONE Pleasanton strategic goal of Safeguarding Our City and <br />prioritizing community safety. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds for this agreement are in the General Fund budget in FY2024/25. Funding for this <br />program beyond FY 2024/25 will be subject to future consideration by the City Council. The <br />total compensation and reimbursement for costs shall not exceed $1,123,916 during the three- <br />year agreement. <br /> <br />Prepared by: Submitted by: Approved by: <br /> <br />Kurt Schlehuber, Police <br />Captain <br />Gina Anderson, Interim Police Chief <br /> <br />Gerry Beaudin, City <br />Manager <br /> <br />Attachments: <br />1. Third Amendment with Bonita House <br /> <br />Page 120 of 248