ADOPTED - DECEMBER 11, 2007

Agenda Item No. 19

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE IONIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAL DIRECTION AND

PROGRAM CONSULTATION

RESOLUTION #07-327

WHEREAS, the Ionia County Health Department has purchased medical direction and program consultation from Ingham County since the mid-1980's; and

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

WHEREAS, the Health Officer/Medical Director recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the extension of the relationship with Ionia County through December 31, 2010.    

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the contract with the Ionia County Health Department to provide medical direction and program consultation services for the period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall extend the term of the agreement for the additional period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ionia County shall compensate Ingham County at the rate of $46,410 for medical direction and program consultation services during 2008; $47,570 for services during 2009; and $48,997 for services during 2010.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk are authorized to sign the amendment after review and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas:  Hertel, Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Soule, Severino

Nays:  None        Absent:  Schor           Approved 12/3/07

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Celentino, Weatherwax-Grant, Grebner, Hertel, Tennis, Dougan

Nays:  None       Absent:  None       Approved 12/5/07