Ways & Means June 20, 2007

			AGENDA WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE June 20, 2007 6:30 p.m. Administration Building - Board Room 220 N. Main Street Ann Arbor, Michigan http://www.ewashtenaw.org
I.	Roll Call

II.	Citizen Participation

III.	Commissioner Follow-up to Citizen Participation

IV.	New Business

	A.	Health Community of Interest

		Washtenaw Health Plan

		Intergovernmental Transfers for Disproportionate Share (DSH)

		Authorizing an annual intergovernmental transfer of at least $3,345,000
		To the State of Michigan
		For the purpose of participating in the financing of non-federal share of Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments

		Contingent on Washtenaw Health Plan (WHP) maintaining a current Indigent Care Agreement with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital System

		Authorizing the Administrator to approve future transfers of local funds for this purpose

		RECOMMENDATION: Approval at the Board

		Washtenaw Community Health Organization

		Position Creation for WCHO

		Creating one (1) 1.0 FTE WCHO Deputy Finance Director position: -Level 2, Group 32 -Salary Range: $76,938 - $131,590

		To increase the level of staff and expertise in WCHO’s Finance Department

		No additional general fund support is needed to fund the personnel costs for this position

		WCHO agrees to cover personnel cost increases in future fiscal years unless otherwise negotiated with the County

		RECOMMENDATION: Approval at the Board

	B.	Land Use & Environment Community of Interest

		Employment Training and Community Services

		1. Annual Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult, Youth & Dislocated Workers Program

		Ø Ratifying the signature of the Chair of the Board on the application
		Ø To Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth
		Ø For the period of 7/1/2007 – 6/30/2008

		Ø To provide employment services to Washtenaw County residents through three distinct programs to each of the following populations, adults, youth, and dislocated workers.

		Ø For a total program of: $2,731,894 -Federal Revenue: $2,731,894 -Adult Program: $608,031 -Youth Program: $872,733 -Dislocated Worker program: $1,251,130

		Ø Upon receipt of the award: -Authorizing the Administrator to sign the Notice of Grant Award -Amending the budget -Authorizing the Administrator to sign delegate contracts

		RECOMMENDATION: Approval at the Board

		2. Annual Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Incentive Grant

		Ø Ratifying the signature of the Chair of the Board on the application
		Ø To Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth
		Ø For the period of 7/1/2006 – 6/30/2007

		Ø WIA provides the framework for a system designed to meet both the needs of businesses and the needs of job seekers as well as those who want to further their careers Ø Washtenaw County is receiving an allocation based on the performance of 2005 program level and workforce investment activities Ø Funding will be used to provide additional training and supportive services to approximately 12 additional customers enrolled in WIA Adult, Youth and Dislocated Worker Programs

		Ø For a total program of: $23,922 -Federal Revenue: $23,922 -Match: $0 -Indirect Costs: $0

		Ø Upon receipt of the award: -Authorizing the Administrator to sign the Notice of Grant Award -Amending the budget -Authorizing the Administrator to sign delegate contracts

		RECOMMENDATION: Approval at the Board

		3. Annual Community Services Block Grant

		Ø Ratifying the signature of the County Administrator on the application
		Ø To Michigan Department of Human Services
		Ø For the period of 10/1/2006 – 9/30/2007

		Ø To prevent and eliminate the causes, conditions, and effects of poverty and to promote social and economic opportunities for low-income individuals in Washtenaw County Ø Service individuals whose annual family income is at or below 125% of the poverty level Ø CSBG services support client efforts to secure and maintain meaningful employment; attain adequate education; make better use of available income; obtain and maintain adequate housing; and obtain emergency assistance.

		Ø For a total program of: $924,781 -Federal Revenue: $534,707 -Match: $390,074 (Budgeted ETCS General Fund Appropriation) -Indirect Costs: $0

		Ø Upon receipt of the award: -Authorizing the Administrator to sign the Notice of Grant Award -Amending the budget -Authorizing the Administrator to sign delegate contracts

		RECOMMENDATION: Approval at the Board

		4. 2007 Michigan Works System Plan

		Ø Ratifying the signature of the Chair of the Board on the application
		Ø To Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth
		Ø For the period of 1/1/2007 – 12/31/2007

		Ø Containing the required language that establishes the guidelines of MDLEG funded programs as required by the Federal government for the use of federal grant funds. Ø Including the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Work First, Employment Services and the One-Stop Operations

		RECOMMENDATION: Approval at the Board

		5. Annual Summer Food Service Program

		Ø Ratifying the signature of the County Administrator on the application
		Ø To Michigan Department of Education
		Ø For the period of 6/11/2007 – 8/24/2007

		Ø To provide meals to low-income youth Ø Meals will be served at approximately 27 sites, such as schools, recreation centers, vacation bible schools, and other community based organizations in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area

		Ø For a total program of: $135,500 -Federal Revenue: $110,000 -Match: $25,500 (CSBG Budgeted) -Indirect Costs: $0
		Ø Upon receipt of the award: -Authorizing the Administrator to sign the Notice of Grant Award -Amending the budget -Authorizing the Administrator to sign delegate contracts

		RECOMMENDATION: Approval at the Board

		6. Trade Adjustment Assistance

		Ø Ratifying the signature of the Chair of the Board on the application
		Ø To Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth
		Ø For the period of 10/1/2006 – 9/30/2007