ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Agenda Item No. 17

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE STRONG FAMILIES/SAFE CHILDREN PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #09-395

WHEREAS, Ingham County employs the Coordinator of the Power of We Consortium; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services (DHS) contracted with Ingham County in 2006-2009 to purchase services from the Power of We Consortium Coordinator as approved in Resolution #06-250; and

WHEREAS, the DHS proposes to extend its 2006-2009 contract to purchase the assistance of the Power of We Consortium Coordinator to support the planning process for the Strong Families/Safe Children Program; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer advises that the amount of the proposed contract with DHS is included in the revenue projections of the Health Department’s budget and recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize the proposed three year agreement.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a 2009-2012 agreement with the Michigan Department of Human Services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County shall make available the services of the Power of We Consortium Coordinator to support the development of the Strong Families/Safe Children Program plan and assist the DHS in monitoring plan activities and reporting.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DHS shall pay Ingham County $6,000 each year, on a fee for service basis, for a total of $18,000 for three years for these services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the agreement shall be October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012.           

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

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Davis, McGrain, Schor, Dougan, Vickers

   Nays:  None             Absent:  Tennis         Approved 11/16/09

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Davis, Dougan

     Nays:  None             Absent:  Tennis         Approved 11/18/09