HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2011.08.03 - 18669REPORT (MISC. #11169) BY: Human Resources Committee, John Scott, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – FY 2011 – FY 2012 ADOPTION INCENTIVE GRANT – APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Human Resources Committee having reviewed the above referenced resolution on August 3, 2011 reports with the recommendation the resolution be adopted.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Human Resources Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing Report.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #11169 BY: Public Services Committee, Jim Runestad, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – FY 2011 – FY 2012 ADOPTION INCENTIVE GRANT – APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Circuit Court applied for and was awarded a FY 2011 and FY 2012 Adoption Incentive Grant with Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) in the amount of $191,498 for the period of
August 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012; and WHEREAS this is the 1st year of the grant application/acceptance for this Adoption Forum and pilot
program; and WHEREAS the focus of the Adoption Forum and pilot program has been to find permanency for children
whose parents’ parental rights are terminated and have a goal of adoption; and WHEREAS this grant provides funding for one (1) full-time eligible Special Revenue funded DHS Liaison
(Permanency Coordinator) and one (1) part-time non-eligible 1,000 hours/year Special Revenue funded DHS Liaison (Permanency Coordinator), which would oversee all aspects of the permanency docket and
serve as a coordinator with DHS, the Court, and adoption agencies; and WHEREAS the grant also provides funding for Guardian ad Litem Fees(L-GALs), as well as expenses for
travel, IT equipment, and training materials and; WHEREAS the grant agreement has been reviewed and approved through the County Executive’s
Contract Review Process and the Board of Commissioners’ Grant Acceptance Procedures. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accepts the
FY2011 – FY2012 Adoption Incentive Grant – award in the amount of $191,498, for the period of August 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Board Chairperson to sign the grant agreement for the total program amount of $191,498.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of one (1) full-time eligible Special Revenue funded DHS Liaison and one (1) part-time non eligible Special Revenue
funded DHS Liaison (Permanency Coordinator) at 1,000 hours per year in Circuit Court/Family Division/Judicial Support/Juvenile Adoption.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future commitment, and any special revenue positions and other program costs associated with this grant are
contingent upon future levels of grant funding. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to
execute the grant agreement and to approve any grant extensions or changes within fifteen (15%) of the original award, which is consistent with the original agreement as approved.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Copy of Grant Review Sign Off – Circuit Court, Memorandum of Understanding between the Michigan
Department of Human Services the County of Oakland and the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, Exhibit 1, Adoption Incentive Grant Budget Narrative & Budget Detail and Budget Summary Incorporated by
Reference. Original on file in County Clerk’s office.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #11169) BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT – FY 2011 – FY 2012 ADOPTION INCENTIVE GRANT – APPLICATION/ACCEPTANCE
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Circuit Court applied for and was awarded a grant from the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) to assist in funding the Adoption Forum and pilot program.
2. This is the first year of this grant award. 3. The grant period is August 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012.
4. The total grant award is $191,498 which will be used to fund one (1) full-time eligible Special Revenue DHS Liaison (Permanency Coordinator) and one (1) part-time non-eligible 1,000
hours/year Special Revenue DHS Liaison (Permanency Coordinator) as well as funding for Guardian ad Litem Fees (L-Gals), Travel expenses, IT equipment, and training materials.
5. There is no grant match required. 6. The current FY 2011 Budget and the County Executive Recommended Budget for FY 2012 and
FY 2013 are amended as follows:
ADOPTION INCENTIVE GRANT (#27125) FY 2011 FY2012 FY 2013
Grant Number GR0000000578 Circuit Court/Family Division
Revenue 3010403-135080-615571 Grants State $ 25,116 $132,799 $ 33,583
Total Revenue $ 25,116 $132,799 $ 33,583
Expenditure 3010403-135080-702010 Salaries Regular $ 12,264 $ 74,546 $ 19,364
3010403-135080-722750 Workers Compensation 152 821 213 3010403-135080-722760 Group Life 37 181 45
3010403-135080-722770 Retirement 2,852 19,793 4,244 3010403-135080-722780 Hospitalization 1,436 6,310 2,197
3010403-135080-722790 Social Security 674 4,201 1,060 3010403-135080-722800 Dental 134 430 201
3010403-135080-722810 Disability 26 176 44 3010403-135080-722820 Unemployment Insurance 48 297 70
3010403-135080-722850 Optical 8 33 18 3010403-135080-730723 Fees Guardian Ad Litem 4,000 24,000 6,000
3010403-135080-731346 Personal Mileage 85 511 127 3010403-135080-731941 Training 1,000 1,500 0
3010403-135080-774636 Info Tech Operations 2,400 0 0 Total Expenditures $ 25,116 $132,799 $ 33,583
FINANCE COMMITTEE