ADOPTED - AUGUST 27, 2002

Agenda Item No. 37



Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 4 C AGREEMENT WITH THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY WITH A MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION (FY2003-4)



RESOLUTION #02-214



WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children provides information and referral, training, and other services to child care organizations and to parents of children in Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee Counties; and



WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has provided financial support for these services for many years through State departments, and now through the Family Independence Agency; and



WHEREAS, the Michigan Family Independence Agency and the County of Ingham currently have a Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) Agreement authorized in Board Resolution #01-300; and



WHEREAS, the Michigan Family Independence Agency is proposing an amendment for a Multi-Year Extension of the Agreement, for services through State Fiscal Years 2003 and 2004; and



WHEREAS, the Health Department's 2003 budget anticipated a continuation of 4C services and funding; and



WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed amendment to the 4C Agreement with the Michigan Family Independence Agency.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a Multi-Year Extension of the 4C Agreement with the Michigan Family Independence Agency.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Multi-Year Extension Agreement shall extend from October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2004 and that the State of Michigan shall reimburse Ingham County for up to $911,324, with $455,662 for Fiscal Year 2003, and with $455,662 for Fiscal Year 2004, for expenses related to the scope and units of service included in the Agreement.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MIS Director is authorized to purchase computer equipment and upgrades for up to $4,000 in value, to support the services delivered by the OYC.



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department's FY2003 budget to implement this resolution, and that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment to the Agreement after review by the County Attorney.



HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Celentino, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Lynch Approved 8/19/02



FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Stid, Swope, Krause, Hertel, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/21/02