ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Agenda Item No. 24

 

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

 

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A COOPERATIVE CASH MATCH AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH - MICHIGAN REHABILITATION SERVICES

 

RESOLUTION #08-265

 

WHEREAS, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) engages in cash match agreements which require contributions from partner organizations; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Department of Human Services (DHS) has had a long-standing agreement with MRS to act as a pass through entity for match funding provided by local agencies; and

 

WHEREAS, the agreement between DHS and MRS has come under scrutiny because match dollars may not be federal, and this agreement between two state agencies raises that concern; and

 

WHEREAS, MRS finds it preferable to establish this agreement with a local government agency to avoid the appearance and confusion of inter-departmental agreements at the State; and

 

WHEREAS, Ingham County has been identified as an appropriate pass through entity to help maintain this agreement.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes entering into a cash match agreement, not to exceed $205,555.56 ($55,500 local match) with Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth – Michigan Rehabilitation Services to provide vocational guidance and counseling, employment related training and transportation, and placement supports to individuals with disabilities who are eligible for MRS services.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Agreement with MRS is contingent upon Ingham County’s local match portion ($55,500) being provided by United Way, Peckham, Inc., and Capital Area Center for Independent Living, and the ability of the County to enter into satisfactory agreements with these agencies for the match to be provided, and no County funds will be used for this purpose.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the term of this agreement shall be October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.

ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Agenda Item No. 24

 

RESOLUTION #08-265

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to make any necessary budget adjustments in accordance with this resolution.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

 

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan

    Nays:  None            Absent:  None      Approved 9/15/08

 

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Schor, Dougan

     Nays:  None            Absent:  Hertel       Approved 9/17/08