ADOPTED -FEBRUARY 10, 2004

AGENDA ITEM NO. 21

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2003-2004 LICENSING SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

RESOLUTION #04-039

WHEREAS, the Office for Young Children provides information and referral, training, and other services to day 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, previously through the Family Independence Agency, the Department of Consumer & Industry Services and additionally the Department of Labor and Economic Growth; and

WHEREAS, an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services was authorized in Ingham County resolution #02-295 for Office for Young Children services through the State Fiscal Year 2002-2003; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth is now proposing an Agreement for continuing services from the Office for Young Children through the State Fiscal Year 2003-2004;

WHEREAS, the Health Officer recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed Agreement with the Department of Labor and Economic Growth for Child Day Care Licensing support services.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an Agreement for FY2003-2004 with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the Agreement shall extend from October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004 and that the State of Michigan shall reimburse Ingham County up to $12,858 for 2003-2004 Fiscal Year 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, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 2/2/04

FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: De Leon Approved 2/4/04