HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021.08.05 - 34783MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #21316 August 5, 2021
BY: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Public Health and Safety Committee
IN RE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE —APPROPRIATION OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT LOCAL FISCAL
RECOVERY FUNDS FOR OAKLAND TOGETHER MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING SCHOOL
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM —YOUTH ASSISTANCE GRANT
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2, §9901. Sec. 602) authorized use of
funds under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to respond to the public health
emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or its negative economic impacts;
and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners approved the assignment of $2 million in ARPA Local Fiscal
Recovery for the Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing School Partnership Grant Program with
the adoption of MR #21284 on June 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS MR #21284 states that Oakland Together Mental Health Wellbeing School Partnership
Program funding may also be utilized to support Oakland County Youth Assistance and other initiatives that
support mental and behavioral health and overall wellbeing of at -risk students; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Youth Assistance (YA) Coordinating Council supports the mission of
Oakland County Youth Assistance, which is to strengthen youth and families while reducing in the incidence
of delinquency, abuse, and neglect through community involvement. The YA Coordinating Council aids in
the establishment and maintenance of Youth Assistance programs across Oakland County; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Youth Assistance Coordinating Council has agreed to administer a grant
program utilizing ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to provide assistance to at -risk youth and their families
impacted by the pandemic.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approves the
grant program policies and procedures for the Youth Assistance Grant/Oakland Together Mental Health
and Wellbeing School Partnership Program as presented in "Attachment A".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the duration of the Youth Assistance Grant program shall be one year,
with the option to extend an additional six months, contingent upon available program funding and approval
of the Public Health and Safety Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
appropriation of $50,000 from the $2,000,000 assignment of American Rescue Act — Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds for the Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing School Partnership Program referenced in
MR #21284.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $50,000 appropriation be used to enter into a contract with the
Oakland County Youth Assistance Coordinating Council to administer the Youth Assistance Grant program
and distribute funding for eligible expenses as specified in "Attachment A".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Manager of the Children's Village Division shall act as the contract
administrator and is authorized to execute a contract for services with the Oakland County Youth Assistance
Coordinating Council to act as grant program administrator, subject to review by Corporation Council,
Purchasing Division, and Fiscal Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of appropriations of American Rescue Plan Act — Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds for programs and services by Oakland County shall not obligate a commitment of the
General Fund, unless authorized by action of the Board of Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2021 Budget be amended as follows:
ARP LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND (#21285) FY 2021
Project 100000003509 ARP Mental Health and Wellbeing School Partnership Grant Program
Bud Ref: 2021 Activity: GLB (Youth Assistance) Analysis: GLB
Revenue
9010101-133095-610313 Federal Operating Grants $50,000
Total Revenue $50.000
Expenditures
9010101-133095-731598 Regranting Program 50 000
Total Expenditures 50 00
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Health and Safety Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
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Commissio er enny Luebs, District #16
Chairperson, Public Health and Safety
Committee
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Kuhn absent.
OAKLAND
COUNTY
,M I C H I G A N
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 20, 2021
TO: Commissioner Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Public Health & Safety Committee
Members of the Board of Commissioners
FROM: Chris Ward, Deputy County Executive
RE: Youth Assistance Grant/Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing School Partnership
Program
Commissioners- With yoursupport of MR# 21284 on June 3011, work Is underway on several initiatives
targeted at meeting immediate community needs related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among these initiatives is the Oakland Together Mental Health and Wellbeing School Partnership Grant
Program. The Board approved the assignment of $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds to this program with the goal of increasing availability of mental/behavioral
services in Oakland County public schools and addressing the mental health/behavioral health and
wellbeing of at -risk youth and their families. Action by the Board of Commissioners is required to release
funding and proceed with implementation of initiatives under this Grant Program per the provisions of
MR# 21284. In furtherance of the objectives stated for this program, the Administration has solicited a
proposal from the Oakland County Youth Assistance Coordinating Council to implement a grant program
directed at aiding at -risk youth and their families with active cases managed by Youth Assistance,
Juvenile Assistance and/or Children's Village. Under the administration of the Oakland Youth Assistance
Coordinating Council, a 501c3 non-profit organization, financial aid would be provided for specific
identified needs for a caseworker family, at an amount not to exceed $800 per family and $50,000 in
total program expenditures. A memorandum from Mary Schusterbauer, Chief of Youth Assistance
Services in the Circuit Court, is attached detailing proposed grant policies, procedures, eligibility and
distribution plans. The Administration is forwarding this proposal with a recommendation that the
Board appropriate the required funding and authorize that the grant program as proposed. Following
your approval, Corporation Counsel will assist with the preparation of a contract for services with the
Oakland County Youth Assistance Coordinating Council under the administration of the Manager of the
Children's Village Division. A report on program expenditures and success metrics will be forwarded to
the Public Health and Safety Committee as required by MR# 21284. Thank you for your consideration.
Attachment A
To: Chris Ward, Deputy County Executive
From: Mary Schusterbauer, Director of Youth Assistance Services
Date: 7-19-21
Re: ARPA Funding for At -Risk Youth and Families
Thank you for the opportunity to present a proposal to establish a grant to support families
who are being served by Oakland County Youth Assistance, as well as our collaborative partners
in Juvenile Probation, and Children's Village and have been negatively impacted by the COVID-
19 pandemic.
Program details:
Up to $50,000 would be authorized for a grant under the management of the Oakland County
Youth Assistance Coordinating Council, which is a 501(c) 3 non-profit. These funds would be
available to families from all geographic areas of the County. In the course of their casework
with a family, if a need for financial assistance is discovered, a Caseworker can apply to use
these funds to be applied to specific needs of a family. Support could fall into three broad
categories: emergency needs (rent, food, utilities, car repairs, etc.); mental health (payment
for counselling sessions, help with co -pays, activities designed to assist with needs of Special
Populations etc.); skill building (scholarships for youth to participate in classes, activities etc.
designed to improve ability, confidence, and resiliency while reducing problematic behaviors).
Aid would be provided in the form of direct payment to the service provider for the services
rendered.
Applications would be screened by the Chief of Oakland County Youth Assistance and
distributed on a case -by -case basis with no family receiving support equaling over $800.00.
Assistance would be available for one year or until total program funding is exhausted. If a
balance exists at the end the year, the Board of Commissioners would have the option of
continuing grant availability for up to an additional six months.
Please see draft guidelines and application form to be used for reach case. These can be
modified if there is a need for us to collect additional demographic information.
Attachment A (continued)
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GUIDELINES FOR 2021— 2022:
Funds are for those Youth/Families being served by Youth Assistance, JuvenileProbation or
Children's Villaae (Re-entry).
y Applications will be considered in order to assist families with emergency needs (such as medical
expenses, utility payments to avoid shut off, beds etc.); mental health (payment for counselling
sessions, help with co -pays, activities designed to assist with needs of Special Populations etc.);
skill building (scholarships for youth to participate in classes, activities etc. designed to improve
ability, confidence, and resiliency while reducing antisocial behaviors)
Y These will be for payments in order to help a family through a crisis and will not be used to pay
recurring bills.
Families will be considered whether they have been affected by COVID or not.
➢ These funds should be considered a tool to be used in the overall treatment planfor the youth
and family. Things to consider: *can family pay portion of cost; *can other resources be applied;
* is a plan developed to empowerfamily andavoid recurring financial need.
Students may reside in any school district in Oakland County.
➢ Funds will be spent down on a first come first served basis. There will not be adollar amount
assigned by community.
➢ No family will receive more than $800. We anticipate that most payments will befor a lesser
amount. We hope to use these funds to support as many students aspossible.
Caseworker fills out the application and submits it to Mary Schusterbauer by email
schusterbauerm@oakgov.com
➢ Turn around on approval of application and expenditure of funds will be very quick.
Arrangements for payment will be on a case by case basis but in no case will a check be written
to a member of a students family.
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CHILD'S FULL NAME
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Youth Assistance Area
Is Youth Involved in Re -Entry process
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OAKLAND COUNTY YOUTH ASSISTANCE
ARPA ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
❑Male ❑Female
❑Yes❑No
INCOME INFORMATION
PART A:
Does Family qualify for pu blic assistance ? ❑yes Eno
Additional Circumstances
PART B:
Has this Family been affected by COVID? ❑ yes ❑ no
Please Explain
PART C:
Amount Requested Funds will be applied to
Zip Code:
Describe how use of these funds will enhance treatment plan (These funds should be considered a tool
to be used in the overall treatment plan for the youth and family. Things to consider: *can family pay
portion of cost; *can other resources be applied; * is a plan developed to empower family and avoid
recurring financial need.)
Check Should be Written To
And Sent to this Address
Account Number (if Known)
Caseworker (Print)
Caseworker Signature
***NO CHECKS WILL BE WRITTEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS***
O YA ❑ PROBATION ❑ REENTRY
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date Received Reviewer
Approved) I Denied n
Resolution #21316 August 5, 2021
Moved by Gingell seconded by Luebs the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda be adopted.
AYES: Gingell, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller,
Moss, Nelson, Powell, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Cavell, Charles, Gershenson. (19)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions on the amended Consent Agenda were adopted.
HEREBY APPROVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, 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 August 5, 2021,
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 Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan this 51h day of August, 2021.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County