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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2000.10.19 - 26214the move MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #00257 October 19, 2000 BY: Public Services Committee, Frank Millard, Chairperson IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS TO PROVIDE FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS funds in the amount of $219,056.34 (balance as of 9-12-00) are currently deposited in the Prosecutor's Deferred Revenue accounts (41- 231000-10000-2203-60050 Prosecutor Seized Funds and 60054 Law Enforcement Enhancement), from the reimbursement of expenses associated with forfeiture proceedings; and WHEREAS on June 15, 2000 the Finance Committee of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in approving the transfer of $10,000 from the Prosecutor's Office Forfeiture Fund to the Troy Community Coalition, also formally requested that "the Prosecuting Attorney consider all requests for funding assistance brought forth by other Oakland County coalitions involved in drug awareness programs"; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Office of Substance Abuse has made a request of the Prosecutor's Office, on behalf of all 19 community coalitions currently operating in Oakland County, for funding assistance involving drug awareness education (see attached written request); and WHEREAS upon review of this funding request the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office has determined that it is within the legal guidelines for the use of forfeited funds and also will have county- wide application; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office is requesting that a portion of these funds ($54,000) be used to support substance abuse prevention training for the 19 Oakland County community coalitions, by funding attendance of two representatives from each coalition and one representative of the Oakland County Office of Substance Abuse to the December 2000 conference of the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America in Washington, D.C., and also by funding a subsequent training of coalition members throughout Oakland County where the information and strategies learned at the national conference can be presented; and WHEREAS this financial support to all community coalitions currently operating within Oakland County will enhance law enforcement efforts pertaining to curbing illegal drug use. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the transfer of $54,000 from funds currently deposited in the Prosecutor's forfeiture account to support the drug awareness education efforts of all 19 community coalitions currently operating in Oakland County, through the Oakland County Office of Substance Abuse. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLI.(3,77CEC:Mr PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with McPherson absent. Committee, I Oakland County Office of Substance Abuse Memo To: James Halushka, Deputy Prosecutor From: Rosemarie Rowney, Manager, Health Division Sandra Kosik, Supervisor, Office of Substance Abuse CC: Dr. Gordon, Director, Human Services Department Date: 09/01/00 Re: Proposal for the Prevention of Substance Abuse through Community Coalitions Enclosed is a proposal for $54,000 from the Health Division/Office of Substance Abuse for SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION and DRUG AWARENESS EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY COALMONS. As we discussed on the telephone, this request is made as a result of our learning that the Prosecutor's Office recently funded the Troy Community Coalition with drug forfeiture dollars. This proposal also requests funding for training from drug forfeiture dollars. These funds will be distributed through the Office of Substance Abuse to all 19 substance abuse prevention coalitions in Oakland County. We look forward to a favorable response and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Rosemarie can be reached at 858-1410 and Sandy at 858-5107. • Page 1 • Oakland County Health Division/Office of Substance Abuse Proposal to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office September 1, 2000 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION and DRUG AWARENESS EDUCATION THROUGH CONDIUNTIT COALITIONS In 1996, a Community Health Assessment Survey conducted by Healthy People, Healthy Oakland (HPHO) , an initiative developed and implemented through the Oakland County Health Division, confirmed alarming misuse of alcohol and tobacco in the county, and indicated that alcohol and other drug use was the number one health concern of county residents. Surveys of Oakland County middle and high school students consistently show higher percentages of drug and alcohol use than national averages. Volunteer-based community prevention coalitions that bring together all major sectors of the community to collaborate in the development and implementation of strategies designed to reduce demand for alcohol, tobacco and other drugs have been recognized at the national level as one of the most effective means of preventing substance abuse. The Oakland County Health Division Community Coalition Program, developed in 1997, was implemented through its Office of Substance Abuse (OSA) in response to the 1996 Community Health Assessment Survey. This program provides seed money, training, and technical assistance to assist county communities in the development of volunteer-based community substance abuse prevention coalitions. Coalition membership includes representation from multiple major sectors of the community such as county commissioners, mayors and other city officials, police chiefs, public service directors, judges, church leaders, parents, school administrators, youth, business and media representatives, social service agency and community service organization representatives. Next year funded coalitions will be working closely with law enforcement in the area of reducing drinking/drugging and driving, selling alcohol and tobacco to minors, and promoting drug awareness education. The coalitions have promoted intergovernmental cooperation and coordination in addressing the shared problem of substance abuse by bringing together local and county officials at coalition meetings, and providing a forum for discussion between government officials and community residents. This has resulted in a greater understanding of local norms, policies, and laws, which lead to more consistent community-wide policies, as well as support for better enforcement of existing laws and policies. The level of citizen participation in these coalitions has also increased as they learn more about community issues and concerns and the laws and policies addressing them, and get to know those responsible for creating and enforcing them. In a number of cases, coalition activities have resulted in the changing of community norms, attitudes, and policies regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Participation of community decision-makers in coalitions also creates an environment for increased collaboration between communities. In 1996, there were 6 active community prevention coalitions representing 8 Oakland County communities. In FY 00/01, we are pleased to report that as a result of our initiative all of the County, with exception of eight communities (Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake, Lake Angelus, and Madison Heights), will be covered by 19 active coalitions. (See Attached Map) Of these 19 coalitions, the Office of Substance abuse will fund 14 coalitions, 1 coalition isFederally funded, and 4 of the coalitions, although self-supporting survive on very limited budgets. The 19 coalitions and the 41 communities they represent are as follows (* indicates County funding through the Office of Substance Abuse): Birmingham Community Coalition (Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin) Brandon Youth Coalition (Brandon)* Clarkston Community Coalition for Youth (Claricston, Independence)* Clawson Community Coalition (Clawson) Farmington/Farmington Hills Call to Action Coalition (Farmington, Farmington Hills) Greater Pontiac Community Coalition (Pontiac)* Holly Area Youth Coalition (Holly, Groveland, Rose, Springfield)* Huron Valley Communities in Action (Highland, White Lake, Milford,)* Lakes Area Community Coalition (Walled Lake, Wixom, Commerce)* Lyon Area Community Counts (South Lyon)* Novi Community That Cares Coalition (Novi)* Orion/Oxford Community Coalition (Orion, Oxford, Addison)* Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition (Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Oakland)* Royal Oak Prevention Coalition (Royal Oak)* Southeast Oakland Coalition (Ferndale, Hazel Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak Township)* Southfield Community Coalition for Prevention of Substance Abuse and Violence (Southfield, Lathrup Village)* Tr-Community Coalition (Berkley, Huntington Woods, Oak Park)* Troy Community Coalition (Troy) Waterford Coalition for Youth (Waterford) Included with this proposal are brochures from most of the coalitions. Funding Requested: $54,000 Funds will be used to support training and education for the 19 Oakland County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions in the areas of community coalition building and substance abuse prevention strategies. This will be accomplished through two activities using the Train the Trainer model, The first will be to fund 2 members from each coalition to attend the CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) National Leadership Forum XI in Washington D.C. in December 2000 ($48,000), The second will be to fund an all day (Saturday) training for approximately 200 coalition members where the new information and strategies learned at the National Forum can be presented at a structured Local Leadership Forum ($6,000). CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) is a national organization whose mission is "to create and strengthen the capacity of new and existing coalitions to build safe, healthy and drug-free communities". Each year CADCA sponsors a National Leadership Forum where grassroots and professional community coalition leaders gather to network and learn about the most innovative programs, products and services working to reduce, prevent, and treat drug use in communities around the country. The focus is to 2 keep the issue of substance abuse on the national and local agenda and educate and engage local citizens and organizations to become more involved in the drug prevention and treatment movement. Participants are inspired and motivated to be catalysts for change so that coalitions can build safe and healthy communities, free of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse. Goals of the CADCA National Leadership Forum are to: Offer technical assistance and training that introduces innovation in prevention. Provide opportunities for planning, networking and collaboration. Provide coalition leaders access to policy makers to advocate change Recognize and reward volunteers' work in community coalitions Facilitate a national dialogue on how to advance the field Motivate coalition leaders to help them transform their communities. Because of their limited funding, most of the Oakland County coalitions have not been able to benefit from sending representatives to the CADCA Forum. County substance abuse funding through OSA is intended to be seed money to enable coalitions to develop a strong basic structure and presence in their communities and ultimately to become self-supporting. Funds are primarily used to support a part-time Community Organizer within each coalition. OSA staff provides leadership, training, support, and ongoing technical assistance as well as facilitates monthly Community Organizer meetings, where information and resources can be shared and collaboration between communities fostered. Funding from your office will permit two members of each coalition as well as oneof OSA's prevention staff to attend this important leadership training. It will also provide the funding necessary to put on a large one-day training for an unlimited number of members from all the coalitions. The local training, organized and facilitated by OSA staff with the assistance of coalition representatives, will provide an opportunity for those who attend the CADCA Forum to share information and skills gained from the many workshops as well as insights gained from other participants (close to 1,000 in 1999) from across the county. Although the effectiveness of a community coalition approach in the prevention of substance abuse has been widely acknowledged, Oakland County is the only county in Michigan to set aside funding to assist in the development of such coalitions. We hope that by funding this proposal, the Prosecutor's office will join with us in supporting this cutting edge approach to substance abuse prevention. Empowering coalitions to bring together diverse sectors of the community, to provide opportunities for knowledge and skill development, and to become strong self-supporting, volunteer-driven organizations committed to reducing the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in their communities, remains our goal. On behalf of the 19 substance abuse prevention coalitions and the communities they represent, we urge your positive consideration of this request. 3 FISCAL NOTE (Misc. #00257) October 19, 2000 BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON IN RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS TO PROVIDE FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY OFFICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE 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. Funds in the amount of $219,056.34 are available in the Prosecutors' Deferred Revenue 41-231000-10000-2203-60050 account as of September 12, 2000. 2. The Oakland County Office of Substance Abuse has made a request of the Prosecutor's Office, on behalf of all nineteen (19) community coalitions currently operating in Oakland County, for funding assistance involving drug awareness education. 3. The Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney's office has determined that it is within the legal guidelines for the use of forfeited funds and is requesting that a portion of these funds ($54,000) be used to support substance abuse prevention training for the 19 Oakland County Substance Abuse community coalitions. 4. The 2001 Budget should be amended as follows: Revenue 41-110000-10000-0701 Expense 41-211000-30000-2700 Misc. Revenue Education Programs $54,000 54,000 $ 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE 4.'47 FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. • • Resolution #00257 October 19, 2000 Moved by Jensen supported by Palmer the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted). AYES: Appel, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Colasanti, Coleman, Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Jensen, Law, McCulloch, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Schmid, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Amos. (25) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolutions on the Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports accepted). •lEBY-AP_PRVVVI"HE FOREGOING RESOLUTION (0/2d/44-0 L Brooks Pa son. County Executive Date 111111•11•11111••n••n••11WPOr STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on October 19, 2000 with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 19th day of October, 2000.