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JANUARY 28, 2003

AGENDA ITEM NO. 25

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Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

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INGHAMCOUNTY BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS

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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A MEDICAL DIRECTION AND SUPPORT

AGREEMENT WITH IONIA COUNTY

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RESOLUTION #03-015

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WHEREAS,� Ionia County has for several years purchased medical direction, administrative and program consultation from Ingham County for the operation of the Ionia County Health Department; and

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WHEREAS, the arrangement has worked well for both Ionia and� Ingham Counties, with Ionia County compensating Ingham County for approximately 20% of the cost of supporting the Medical Director of the Ingham County Health Department; and

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WHEREAS, the Medical Director and other staff of the Ingham County Health Department are capable of providing the services to Ionia County; and

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WHEREAS,Ionia Countyhas agreed to pay Ingham County$41,000 during 2003 for these services; and

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WHEREAS, the Medical Director and the Health Officer recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize a contract to extend the relationship with Ionia County.

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract with Ionia Countywhereby Ingham Countywill provide medical direction and administrative consultiveservice to the Ionia County Health Department.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the term of the agreement shall be January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 and that Ionia County shall pay Ingham County $41,000 for the services set out in the Scope of Services statement attached to the contract.

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

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HUMAN SERVICES:� The Human Services Committee will meet 1/27/03.

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FINANCE:�� Yeas:�Grebner, Swope, Dedden,Hertel, Thomas, Minter��� Nays:� None��

�� Absent: None�� Approved1/22/03