Approve agreement with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. for recruiting incentives used for hiring certain mental health positions. (Not to exceed $1,300,000.)

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · agenda_item

The Board of County Commissioners, Polk County, has approved an agreement with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. This agreement is for recruiting incentives to hire specific mental health positions. The total amount for these incentives will not exceed $1,300,000. This item has been approved by the Board. The project involves funding for recruitment, which may lead to future needs for services related to mental health support and staffing. Businesses that provide services or supplies related to mental health staffing and recruitment may find opportunities. Early engagement could be beneficial as the specifics of the hiring and incentive programs are put into place.

agreement amount

1,300,000 $