ADOPTED - OCTOBER 12, 2004

ADOPTED - OCTOBER 12, 2004

Agenda Item No. 13

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 4C AGREEMENT

WITH THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY

RESOLUTION #04-306

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 #02-214; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Family Independence Agency is proposing an Agreement, for services through State Fiscal Years 2005; and

WHEREAS, the Health Department=s 2005 budget anticipated a continuation of 4C services and funding; and

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

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Agreement shall extend from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005 and that the State of Michigan shall reimburse Ingham County for up to $455,662 for Fiscal Year 2005 for expenses related to the scope and units of service included 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: Hertel, Dedden, Schor, Severino, Nevin

Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/4/04

FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas

Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 10/6/04