Board of Commissioners Room – Courthouse
Mason, Michigan – 7:30 p.m.
February 28, 2006
The Ingham County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Chairperson Celentino. Roll was called and all Commissioners were present except Commissioners De Leon and Schor.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Jamie McAloon-Lampman, Animal Control Director, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and a few moments were observed for meditation.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Commissioner Dedden, supported by Commissioner Schafer to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Schor.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Grebner, supported by Commissioner Schafer to add a personal late Resolution Requesting the Supportive Housing Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Reconsider the Decision Not to Fully Fund the Lansing Continuum of Care’s Supportive Housing Grant Request. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Schor. The resolution was added as Agenda Item No. 15.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Military Order of the Purple Heart Requesting a Contribution. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from Zonta Club of Lansing Recommending Dorothy Mitstifer PhD to Fill Any Future Vacancy on the Michigan Women’s Commission. Received and placed on file.
Letter from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Regarding the Audit Report on the County. Referred to the Finance Committee.
Resolution from Livingston County Regarding State Funding to Support 9-1-1. Referred to the Law Enforcement Committee.
Letter and Attachment from the Capital Area District Library Regarding a Capital Regional Community Foundation Grant Application. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
Letter from Cassandra Green Regarding Brittany Green’s Resignation from the Youth Commission. Accepted and placed on file.
Letter from Curtis Richard Regarding Camp Highfields, Inc. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Letter from the Mid-South Substance Abuse Commission, Requesting their Portion of 2006 Funds from P.A. 2 of 1986. Referred to the Human Services Committee.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Dedden to adopt a consent agenda consisting of all items except agenda item 13. The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Schor. Items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll call vote. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Schor. Items voted on separately are so noted in the minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF UP TO $150,000 FROM THE PARKS 508 FUND BALANCE TO THE PARKS 450 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HAWK ISLAND PARK SPLASHPAD
RESOLUTION #06-42
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks Facility Master Plan was developed under the direction of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners to establish a systematic plan to meet the goal of providing adequate recreational facilities for the residents of Ingham County; and
WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted from the City of Lansing, Ingham County, and the National Park Service through a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant in the amount of $300,000 for construction of a splashpad at Hawk Island Park; and
WHEREAS, unanticipated costs associated with the need to install a recirculation system have increased the projected cost estimate for the splashpad to $350,000 requiring an additional $50,000 to complete its construction without reducing the size of the facility; and
WHEREAS, in order to maximize the size of the splashpad itself, it has been the intention of the Parks & Recreation Commission to purchase and construct the ancillary facilities separately at a cost of $84,000; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission has identified funds within its budget to construct both the ancillary facilities and the splashpad in the amount of $134,000.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, upon the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission, authorizes the transfer of up to $150,000 from the 508 fund balance to the 450 Capital Improvement Fund for the construction of the splashpad and ancillary facilities at Hawk Island Park.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/21/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/22/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING THE PURCHASING DIRECTOR POSITION
RESOLUTION #06-43
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Director has requested that his position be re-evaluated based on added duties and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has reviewed the duties of this position, and makes the recommendation that it be increased from the current pay level (10), to the new level (11).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the classification of Purchasing Director be reclassified to the Managerial Pay Grade (11) ($57,935 - $69,639).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this change shall become effective after the adoption of this resolution by the Board of Commissioners.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/21/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/22/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING “WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH” IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #06-44
WHEREAS, as recently as the 1970s, women’s history was virtually an unknown topic in the K-12 curriculum or in general public consciousness; and
WHEREAS, there is still much work to do to increase awareness of women’s issues in Ingham County and throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, in 1978 a group of women established “Women’s History Week,” which included March 8th as International Women’s Day, established in 1908, to ensure that events and celebrations would include a multicultural perspective, recognize the connection between and among all women, and celebrate the important role of women in the paid labor force; and
WHEREAS, the United States is a diverse nation comprised of citizens from various ethnic groups and cultures; and
WHEREAS, in 1992, a Presidential Proclamation directed that the month of March become a major national and international celebration for Women’s History and be recognized across the United States as “National Women’s History Month”; and
WHEREAS, this year, the Ingham County Women’s Commission and the Michigan Woman's Historical Center and Hall of Fame will observe Women’s History Month at a special celebration on March 11, 2006.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recognize March as “Women’s History Month” in Ingham County.
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/22/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Finance Committee:
RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 31, 2006 AS ACESAR E. CHAVEZ DAY@
IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #06-45
WHEREAS, the late Cesar E. Chavez developed and lived by a unique blend of values, philosophy and styles; and
WHEREAS, throughout his youth and into his adulthood, Cesar migrated across the southwest laboring in the fields and vineyards where he was exposed to the hardships and injustices of farm worker life; and
WHEREAS, his life as a community organizer began in 1952 when he joined the Community Service Organization (CSO), a prominent Latino civil rights group, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, he served as the national director; and
WHEREAS, his dream was to create an organization to protect and serve farm workers, whose poverty and disenfranchisement he had shared, in 1962, Cesar resigned from the CSO, and founded what is now known as the United Farm Workers of America; and
WHEREAS, for more than three decades Cesar led the first successful farm workers union in American history serving hundreds of thousands of farm workers; and
WHEREAS, he led successful strikes and boycotts that resulted in the first industry-wide labor contracts and the efforts of his union brought about the passage of the groundbreaking 1975 California Agricultural Labor Relations Act to protect farm workers; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 1993, Cesar Chavez, a true American hero, died of natural causes in San Luis, Arizona shortly before he was scheduled to appear in Lansing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby honors the memory of Cesar E. Chavez, an extraordinary Mexican-American, Labor Leader and role model, and declares March 31, 2006 as ACesar E. Chavez Day@ in Ingham County.
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/22/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services Committee:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PUBLIC HEALTH MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH OTHER COUNTIES/DISTRICTS IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REGION ONE
RESOLUTION #06-46
WHEREAS, the Michigan Public Health Code, MCL 333.2435(c) and the Intergovernmental Contracts
Act, MCL 124.1 et seq., authorizes local health departments to enter into an agreement or contract with a
governmental entity or other person necessary or appropriate to assist the local health department in
carrying out its duties and functions unless otherwise prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreements and corresponding Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) work plan requires that the Ingham County Health Department enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement with other local health departments; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department is geographically located in Michigan Emergency
Preparedness Region One, which includes the counties of: Branch, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Hillsdale,
Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston and Shiawassee counties; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management and mutual aid, the
Health Officer recommends that, on behalf of the Ingham County Health Department, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorize a Mutual Aid Agreement in Region One for the purposes of performing functions within and outside of its jurisdiction with participating entities, including the use of personnel, equipment, supplies, and/or services of a local governmental public health entity necessary to preserve and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the State of Michigan.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Mutual Aid Agreement with the following counties (on behalf of their public health departments) and district boards of health, which constitute the membership of Emergency Preparedness Region One:
Barry-Eaton District Health Board of Health on behalf of Barry-Eaton District Health Department;
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph District Board of Health on behalf of Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph District
Health Department;
Jackson County on behalf of Jackson County Health Department;
Lenawee County on behalf of Lenawee County Health Department;
Livingston County on behalf of Livingston County Health Department;
Mid-Michigan District Board of Health on behalf of Mid-Michigan District Health Department;
Shiawassee County on behalf of Shiawassee County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mutual Aid Agreement shall be in effect for a period of one year commencing on January 1, 2006 and continuing for successive one-year terms until terminated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/27/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO SERVE EARLY HEAD START CHILDREN THROUGH THE JUMP START PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #06-47
WHEREAS, Capital Area Community Services (CACS) manages the Head Start Program to provide early education and growth programming to a younger at-risk population; and
WHEREAS, CACS has contracted with Ingham County to incorporate a para-professional outreach component to the programming through the Jump Start Program; and
WHEREAS, Capital Area Community Services has proposed to continue the services for the period August 1, 2005 through July 28, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has proposed to continue such programming as part of its JumpStart Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that this agreement was anticipated in the 2006 budget and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the continuation of the agreement with Capital Area Community Services.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with Capital Area Community Services to provide para-professional outreach worker services to support the Early Head Start Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement will be August 1, 2005 through July 28, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Capital Area Community Services will provide Ingham County with up to $90,681, to support para-professional outreach services to the Early Head Start Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is required by the grant agreement to provide as non-federal share, an in-kind match in an amount of at least $21,927, which shall constitute supervisor wage/salary and benefits, indirect, facilities, advisory committee participation and parent participation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/27/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/22/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE JUMPSTART EARLY ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #06-48
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department operates the JumpStart Program, intended to improve maternal and child health and prevent child abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, the JumpStart Program is supported by funding from several grants, with the principal grant from the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) which requires local matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County DHS has contributed $15,000 per year to contribute to the local fund requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County DHS proposes to commit $15,000 for this purpose during the period October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize an agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services (Ingham County) for the purpose of providing financial support to the JumpStart Program.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services to provide financial support to the operation of the JumpStart Program operated by the Ingham County Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 and that the Michigan Department of Human Services shall provide up to $15,000 to Ingham County to support activities identified in the agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/27/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/22/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO ADJUST THE 2006 BUDGET AND TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY
RESOLUTION #06-49
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has a strategic commitment to expand support to neighborhood and community agencies in order to improve the health and well being of County residents; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners made a small increase in funding in the 2006 budget through the Health Department for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Area United Way shares a commitment to community development as a way to improve the community’s health and well being; and
WHEREAS, the United Way has proposed a small grant to Ingham County to support the neighborhood and community agency capacity building initiative led by the Power of We Consortium and supported organizationally through the Health Department; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department has demonstrated how some of the existing and new funding to support this initiative can attract federal funds to support small agency development intended to create a network of care for Medicaid eligible persons; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the 2006 budget adjustment, amendment to the contract with Capital Area United Way and a service contract with Ron Whitmore.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an adjustment to the 2006 Health Department Budget to increase total expenditures by $46,000 and total revenues by the same amount, including $5,750 from the Capital Area United Way and $40,250 from the federal government.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Collaborative Agreement with the Capital Area United Way, approved in Resolution #05-148, to extend the period of the agreement through September 30, 2006 and to increase funding from United Way by $5,750 to $19,750.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a $35,000 professional services agreement is authorized with Ron Whitmore, 416 S. Butler, Lansing, MI 48915, for an agreement from March 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006 to support the neighborhood and faith-based leadership and organizational development initiative.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health Department’s 2006 budget to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Collaborative Agreement amendment and the professional services agreement after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/27/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/22/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Human Services, County Services, and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #05-251 AND AUTHORIZE STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS
RESOLUTION #06-50
WHEREAS, Ingham County operates two adolescent health centers (Willow Plaza Community Health Center and Otto Community Health Center); and
WHEREAS, these centers receive state and federal financial support through contracts with the Michigan Primary Care Association; and
WHEREAS, a 2005-2006 $175,000 Adolescent Health-Child and Adolescent Health Center-clinical model grant for Willow Plaza Community Health Center was authorized in Resolution #05-251; and
WHEREAS, the Willow Plaza Clinical Model grant funding level has been adjusted to $225,000 and the Primary Care Director has recommended the establishment of a part-time Community Health Representative II position and the combining of two existing part-time positions; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize an amendment to Resolution #05-251 and authorize the proposed staffing changes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to Resolution #05-251.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall increase the funding level from the Michigan Primary Care Association for the Willow Plaza Community Health Center Community Based Clinical Model grant from $175,000 to $225,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a new grant funded, part-time Community Health Representative II position (UAW TOPS D) be established effective March 1, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part-time Community Health Representative II position (601314) shall be combined with the vacant part-time Community Health Representative II position (601360) to create a full-time Community Health Representative II position and that the incumbent, Jamie Ballard, be appointed to the full-time position effective March 1, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other terms and conditions of Resolution #05-251 shall remain unchanged.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement with the Michigan Primary Care Association after review by the County Attorney.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/27/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/21/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/22/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD OF CLINTON, EATON, AND INGHAM COUNTIES FOR THE INGHAM FAMILY AND YOUTH INTERVENTION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #06-51
WHEREAS, the Circuit Court/Family Division and the Family Guidance Service of Community Mental Health Board of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties collaborated to develop a proposal to serve youth and their families under the jurisdiction of the 30th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Court, Family Division; and
WHEREAS, the youth referred to this program must meet the criteria for severe emotional disturbance and be moderate to high risk for out-of-home placement; and
WHEREAS, families will receive a package of Family Guidance Service (FGS) services designed to address severe emotional, mental, and/or behavioral disturbance, stabilize youth and family functioning, and maintain or reintegrate these youth with their primary caretakers in the community; and
WHEREAS, the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division has determined that these services are Child Care Fund eligible and the Community Mental Health Board of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties have identified the necessary matching funds out of their existing budgets.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division’s request and authorizes a contract with the Community Mental Health Board of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties to provide the Ingham Family and Youth Intervention Partnership Program at a cost of up to $450,000 total, with the County Family Division responsible for a net cost of up to $225,000 for the time period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to make the necessary budgetary adjustments to the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division Child Care Fund 2005/06 budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Community Mental Health Board of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties will be responsible for up to $225,000 net, for the Ingham Family and Youth Intervention Partnership Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract agreements consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by Corporate Counsel.
JUDICIARY: Yeas: Weatherwax-Grant, Holman, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Schafer, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/16/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/22/06
Moved by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant, supported by Commissioner Severino to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Schor.
INGHAM FAMILY AND YOUTH INTERVENTION
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
LENGTH OF THE CONTRACT
The length of the contract will be October 1, 2005-September 30, 2006.
REFERRAL/ SCREENING
All youth and their families served under this agreement will be currently under the jurisdiction of the 30th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Court, Juvenile Division. Referrals directly made from the Family Court will be directed to the CMH Children’s Access Liaison who will assure appropriateness and facilitate an initial assessment. Referrals of Family Court involved youth from other sources (families, schools, etc.) will be screened by the CMH Children’s Access liaison to assure appropriateness and as well as contact the Family Court Liaison to inform them of the potential Child Care Initiative referral.
ADMISSION
All youth referred under this agreement must meet the criteria for severe emotional disturbance (SED) which includes a moderate to very severe DSM IV mental health diagnosis, a CAFAS youth functioning score of more than 100, a CAFAS care giver resource score of at least 10, and moderate to high risk for out-of-home placement. Final determination for admission will be made after an initial intake assessment with the youth and their family.
SCOPE OF WORK
Family Guidance Service, Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties, would provide the following services:
The annual, (CEI-CMH Fiscal year) capitated case rate is $3,600 per child, and will be re-billed each fiscal year thereafter. This all inclusive rate includes the following services. This is an all inclusive rate that allows services to be provided as often as necessary, with no additional cost to the Child Care Fund or the Court.
Families would receive a package of FGS services designed to address severe emotional, mental, and/or behavioral disturbance; stabilize youth and family functioning; and maintain or reintegrate these youth with their primary caretakers in the community. Services could be provided multiple times per week for an average of six to nine months. Services would occur in the home or in other community locations such as court and schools. Services would be strength-based, family-centered, and collaborative. Services would be intensive, with clinicians having an average of 8 to 12 youth on their caseloads.
The treatment models utilized will be based upon established and recognized effective methods such as strength-based and family-centered therapy, solution-oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior management consultation; and coordination and collaboration with other involved agencies and individuals.
The annual capitated case rate of $3,600 per child includes the following services: (These services will be provided as often as necessary with no additional cost to the Child Care Fund or the Court.)
· Intake assessments and annual reassessments;
· Treatment planning;
· Individual and family therapy;
· Case management;
· Collaboration with Family Court and other involved agencies;
· Periodic measurement of treatment progress using the CAFAS (Child and Adolescent Functioning Assessment Scale);
· Love and Logic® parent training;
· Social-recreational activities;
· Psychiatry;
· Children’s emergency services;
· Behavioral management training and consultation;
· Skill-building groups;
· Mentors/respite workers;
· Overnight crisis residential in St. Vincent Home for Children and in respite foster care;
· Psychiatric hospitalization.
INFORMATION/ REPORTS
Information and needed reports will be available to the Court and the court staff with proper authorization to release confidential information per the Mental Health Code or upon order of the Court.
CMH staff are also willing to testify in needed cases with proper authorization to release confidential information per the Mental Health Code.
BILLING
An all inclusive capitated case rate of $3,600 per case, per year (CEI-CMH fiscal year) will be utilized. Each case opened under this agreement will be retrospectively billed using the intervals of December 31, 2005 and September 30, 2006 as the billing dates. At each interval, the local match normally sent to CMH by the County will be withdrawn to use as the match.
The fiscal year begins October 1, 2005, so all cases open between October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2006 will use the full year capitation rate of $3,600.
Child Care Initiative Solutions Group
We also would like to propose a group composed of CMH and Court designated personnel be assigned as an oversight and solutions group to monitor and problem solve pertinent issues that relate to the implementation and success of the Initiative.
The following resolution was introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER VETERINARY SERVICES
RESOLUTION #06-52
WHEREAS, the Animal Control Department’s current Veterinary Services contract expires March 31, 2006, and by mutual agreement will not be renewed; and
WHEREAS, the Animal Control Director has identified a vendor to provide Veterinary Services at the Ingham County Animal Control Shelter at the conclusion of the current vendor’s contract.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine for Animal Control Shelter Veterinary Services for $21,222 for the time period of April 1, 2006 – March 31, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the appropriate contract documents necessary to implement the above, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/16/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 2/22/06
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Grebner:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM OF THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO RECONSIDER THE DECISION NOT TO FULLY FUND THE LANSING CONTINUUM OF CARE’S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING GRANT REQUEST
RESOLUTION #06-53
WHEREAS, the Lansing Continuum of Care’s Supportive Housing Grant application request for 2005 included six priorities for funding; and
WHEREAS, the Supportive Housing Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development did not fund the Lansing Continuum of Care’s top two priorities during the grant application process including two new programs for homeless people; 1) the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition Permanent Supportive Housing Program and 2) Volunteers of America, Michigan (VOAMI) Homeless Outreach Program (VOAMI New Hope Day Center); and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Continuum of Care, recognizing the VOAMI New Hope Day Center to be essential to homeless services in the County as it serves 100 plus homeless people daily and some 25,000 service units a year, voted to make New Hope Day Center the number two priority in its funding allocation request to HUD; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing area homeless services are already in crisis due to last year’s changes to the car donation rules made by the American Jobs Creation Act as VOAMI has lost 43 percent of its fundraising revenue from car donations and is unable to continue to provide the $250,000 it has traditionally supplied for the operation of the New Hope Day Center.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners requests the Supportive Housing Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reconsider the decision not to fully fund the Lansing Continuum of Care’s 2005 Supportive Housing grant request.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Mark Johnston, Program Director of the Supportive Housing Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to Senators Levin and Stabenow, Representatives Rogers, Schwarz, Kilpatrick, Knollenberg, Levin and Camp, Governor Granholm, State Senator Garcia, State Representatives Hummel, Murphy, Byrum, and Whitmer, and City of Lansing Mayor Bernero.
Adopted as part of the consent agenda.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY:
Chairperson Celentino recommended the appointments of Nicole Clemen and Dorothy Mitstifer to the Women’s Commission. Moved by Commissioner Severino, supported by Commissioner Schafer to confirm the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Schor.
Chairperson Celentino recommended the appointment of Steve Dougan to the Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee. Moved by Commissioner Vickers, supported by Commisioner Dedden to confirm the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Schor.
Chairperson Celentino recommended the re-appointment of Deborah Bloomquist to the Capital Area District Library Board. Moved by Commissioner Schafer, supported by Commissioner Dedden to confirm the re-appointment. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Schor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Clerk Bryanton announced there will be a Special General Election on March 14, 2006 to fill the vacant 23rd State Senate District. He urged everyone to go to the polls because one vote does matter.
Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant announced on March 2, 2006 there will be two presentations of the Chinn Study regarding the Juvenile Justice Mileage, 4:00 p.m. at VMC and 7:30 p.m. at HSB. The draft report is available on-line at www.Ingham.org.
Commissioner Dougan announced on March 14, 2006 the Girl Scout Council will be holding a “Taste Event” at the Atrium Center.
Commissioner Dougan offered congratulations to Doug and Luanne Dancer on the renovations made to their affordable income rental unit using Community Development Block Grant funds.
CONSIDERATION AND ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Moved by Commissioner Hertel, supported by Commissioner Weatherwax-Grant to approve payment of the claims submitted by the County Clerk and the Financial Services Department in the amount of $12,389,481.44. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Commissioners De Leon and Schor.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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VICTOR CELENTINO, CHAIRPERSON MIKE BRYANTON, INGHAM COUNTY CLERK
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Carole Bush-Welch, Deputy Clerk