SEPTEMBER 18, 2001

Agenda Item No. 24

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

WHEREAS, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department has purchased medical direction and program consultation from Ingham County since October, 1996; and

WHEREAS, the arrangement has worked well for Barry-Eaton District and for Ingham County, with Barry-Eaton District compensating Ingham County for approximately 20% of the cost of supporting the Medical Director of the Ingham County Health Department; and

WHEREAS, the Medical Director and the Health Officer recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize the extension of the relationship with Barry-Eaton District Health Department.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department to provide medical direction and program consultation services for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2004.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Barry-Eaton District Health Department shall compensate Ingham County at the rate of $40,000 per year for 2001-2002 and $41,000 for 2002-2003 and $42,000 for 2003-2004.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the agreement after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Human Services Committee will meet on 9/18/01.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: Yeas: Czarnecki, Hertel, Schafer, Minter, Swope

Nays: None Absent: Lynch, Krause Approved 9/12/01