Ways & Means October 17, 2007

AGENDA WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE October 17, 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.		Land Use & Environment Community of Interest

		*1. Employment Training and Community Services*

		a. Annual Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program

		Ratifying the signature of the County Administrator on the application To the Michigan Department of Human Services For the Period of 10/1/2007 to 9/30/2008
		As part of the Emergency Services Program, designed to provide assistance in response to a specific crisis once during the program year Assistance could be in the form of provision of food, clothing, for work-related purposes, utility assistance, medical or prescription assistance, or payment for eyeglasses Administered in accordance with the State Emergency Funds (SEF) formula, targeting individuals and families with incomes less than 200% of poverty
		For a total program of $70,920: - Federal Revenue: $70,920 - Match: $0
		Total budget includes indirect costs of $0
		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

		b. Annual Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

		Ratifying the signature of the County Administrator on the application To the Michigan Department of Human Services For the Period of 10/1/2007 to 9/30/2008
		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 Serving individuals whose annual family income is at or below 125% of the poverty level 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
		For a total program of $924,781: - Federal Revenue: $534,707 - Match: $390,074 (budgeted)

		Total budget includes indirect costs of $0
		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

		c. Annual Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)/ Department of Human Services Weatherization & Client Education Program)

		Ratifying the signature of the Chair of the Board on the application To the Michigan Department of Human Services For the Period of 10/1/2007 to 8/31/2008
		To complete approximately 75 weatherization units and conduct energy education classes servicing 175 customers The Weatherization program includes outreach and intake services, energy audit inspections of clients’ homes and health and safety reviews and post inspections of completed work. Energy Education Class participants will receive an attendance incentive voucher of $100 toward their utility bill and an Energy education kit that includes compact fluorescent lights, a water saving shower head, temperature gauges, and other items.
		For a total program of $299,388: - Federal Revenue: $299,388 - Match: $0

		Total budget includes indirect costs of $0
		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

		d. Annual Nutrition Program for the Elderly (Senior Nutrition)

		Ratifying the signature of the County Administrator on the application To the Area Agency on Aging 1-B For the Period of 10/1/2007 to 9/30/2008
		To provide an estimated 179,943 meals to community senior citizens (49,709 are designated for congregate sites, and 130,234 are designated for home delivery) To provide nutrition education, service information and recreational programming to 825 adults over the age of 60 at 19 sites and delivery of home delivered meals to 685 homebound seniors over the age of 60.
		For a total program of $913,824: - Federal Revenue: $717,766 - Match: $53,058 (County budgeted) - In kind: $53,000 (Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels and Motor Meals of Ann Arbor) - Program Revenue: $90,000

		Total budget includes indirect costs of $0
		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

		e. Annual State Foster Grandparent Program

		Ratifying the signature of the County Administrator on the application To the Office of Services to the Aging For the Period of 10/1/2007 to 9/30/2008
		To provide volunteer opportunities for 65 older adults to work one-on-one with children with special needs State funding helps to support the Federal Foster Grandparent Program
		For a total program of $20,619: - State Revenue: $11,292 - Match: $6,147 (County budgeted) - In kind: $1,243 - CSBG Support: $1,937

		Total budget includes indirect costs of $0
		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

B.		Board of Commissioners

		2008/2009 Human Services and Children’s Well-Being Funding (CWB 08/09) (HSF 08/09) (Presentation)

		Approving the Administrator’s funding recommendations for the two-year period 1/1/08 – 12/31/09
		In the amount of $300,000 (Human Services) and $700,000 (Children’s Well-Being) for 2008 and $300,000 (Human Services) and $700,000 (Children’s Well-Being) for 2009
		County departments were ineligible to apply for funding
		Recommendations were developed by members of the Funder’s Forum of the Community Collaborative of Washtenaw County and several community non-profit directors using outcome-based ratings
		To meet community needs identified through the Health Improvement Plan, Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency Prevention Plan, Health Improvement Plan (HIP), Community Collaborative Community Needs Assessment, Building Restorative Communities Strategic Plan, Blueprint to End Homelessness and Blueprint for Aging
		Authorizing the Administrator to sign the contracts
		RECOMMENDATION: Approval

C.		Administration

		Recommended Budget & Community Impact Presentations

		Children’s Well-Being

		2. Support Services

V.		Report of the Administrator Update on Police Services Litigation
VI.		Report of the Chair of the Board
VII.		Items for Current/Future Discussion
VIII.		Citizen Participation
IX.		Commissioner Follow-up to Citizen Participation
X.		Pending
XI.		Adjournment
		November 7, 2007 Board Room 220 N. Main Street Ann Arbor 6:30 p.m.

For additional information, please call Washtenaw County Administration at (734) 222-6850