HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2002.05.16 - 26907REPORT (MISC. 102121)
BY: General Government Committee, William
IN RE: MR #02121 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MICHIGAN TO MAINTAIN CURRENT LEVELS
COUNTY'S FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM
May 16, 2002
Patterson, Chairperson
- URGING THE STATE OF
OF FUNDING FOR OAKLAND
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The General Government Committee, having reviewed the above-
titled resolution on May 6, 2002, recommends that the resolution be
adopted with amendments as follows.
Amend_lhe_Litle. :
Board of Commissioners - Urging the State of Michigan to
Maintain Currcnt Lcvclo of PROVIDE PROPER Funding for Oakland
County'o ITS Family Planning Program THROUGH OAKLAND COUNTY
AmencLIhe_11.CaLTHEREE_QE.EBE_II_RESQLVELI :
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners does hereby urge the State of Michigan
to PROPERLY FUND providc thc additional funding nccdcd to kccp
the Family Planning Program in Oakland County operating at its
prcocnt lcvcl.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I
move acceptance of the foregoing report.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Taub and
Webster absent.
Miscellaneous Resolution # 02121
BY: Commissioners Michelle Friedman Appel, District #23, Eric Coleman, District #21,
Vincent Gregory, District #20, Ruel E. McPherson, District #25, Tim W. Melton,
District #7, Brenda A. Causey-Mitchell, District #6, George W. Suarez, District #24
RE: Board of Commissioners - Urging the State of Michigan to Maintain Current
Levels of Funding for Oakland County's Family Planning Program
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Michigan Family Planning Program makes available general
reproductive health assessment, comprehensive contraceptive services, related health
education and counseling, and referrals as needed to every citizen of the state; and
WHEREAS, the program's strong educational and counseling component helps to
reduce health risks and promote healthy behaviors. While services are available to anyone,
the primary target population is low-income women and men - who are mostly uninsured;
and
WHEREAS, local family planning agencies are allocated public funds based on the
number of clients they expect to serve. Services are delivered through local health
departments, planned parenthood affiliates, hospitals, and private non-profit agencies; and
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan conducted a study that revealed that the cost of
the Family Planning program was $128.66 per patient. Yet, the State is providing only
$79.00 per patient towards the operation of this much needed program; and
WHEREAS, fees paid by those who access the services and Medicaid dollars are
not sufficient to cover the shortfall of operating the Family Planning Programs; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the insufficient funding from the State of Michigan, local
health departments are faced with the economic reality of having to consider terminating
these vital programs; and
WHEREAS, the Health Division of the Oakland County Health Department that
operates three clinics offering Family Planning Program services: Southfield, Pontiac and
Walled Lake - is in jeopardy of ending on October 1, 2002, because the state's share of
funding for the services has not keep up with inflation; and
WHEREAS, the operation of the Family Planning Program costs Oakland County
approximately $600,000 annually. The fees from clients generate $150,000 in revenue.
The State contributes only $302,000 - creating a shortfall of $150,000 for what is needed
to operate the program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of
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Ruel E. McPherson
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ecirge W. Suarez
Commissioner, District #24
Commissioners does hereby urge the State of Michigan to provide the additional funding
needed to keep the Family Planning Pro gram in Oakland County operatin g at its present
level.
BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT copies of this adopted resolution be sent to
Governor John Engler, the Michigan Delegation to the state le g islature, the Michigan
Association of Counties and Oakland County's legislative lobbyists.
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Michelle Friedman Appel
Comynissioner, Diqtrict #23
Tim W. Melton
Commissioner, District #6
Resolution #02121 May 2, 2002
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no objections.
G. William Caddell, County Clerk
,
Resolution #02121 May 16, 2002
Moved by Patterson supported by Appel the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Dingeldey the General Government Committee Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the report was accepted.
Moved by Patterson supported by Appel the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in
the General Government Committee Report.
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the amendment carried.
Vote on resolution, as amended:
AYES: Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law,
McPherson, Melton, Middleton, Moffitt, Moss, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Webster, Amos, Appel,
Brian. (20)
NAYS: Buckley, Douglas, Obrecht, Palmer, Taub. (5)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
DOES HOT RENE
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 May 16, 2002,
with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal)/ the Ciatinty of Oakland at Pontiac,
Michigan this 16th day of May, 2002.