New INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS · 2014. 6. 6. · He stated he sent a letter to Mr. Neilsen and to the Judges to address his concerns regarding the Center for Criminal Justice

CHAIRPERSON JUDICIARY COMMITTEEVICTOR G. CELENTINO TINA WEATHERWAX-GRANT, CHAIR DIANNE HOLMANVICE-CHAIRPERSON CALVIN LYNCHDEBBIE DE LEON MARK GREBNER MARY STIDVICE-CHAIRPERSON PRO-TEM RANDY SCHAFER RANDY SCHAFER

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSP.O. Box 319. Mason, Michigan 48854 Telephone (517) 676-7200 Fax (517) 676-7264

THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2004, AT 7:30P.M., IN THE PERSONNEL CONFERENCE ROOM (D & E) OF THE HUMAN SERVICESBUILDING, 5303 S. CEDAR, LANSING.

Agenda

Call to OrderApproval of the December 4 and 17, 2003 MinutesAdditions to the AgendaLimited Public Comment

1. Controller’s Office - Background Material on Juvenile Justice Millage 2. Circuit Court/Family Division

a. Resolution Honoring Maureen J. Durbinb. Resolution to Authorize Entering into a Contract with Michigan State University or

the Adolescent Diversion Programc. Resolution Authorizing Amendments to the Circuit Court/Family Division 2003/04

Child Care Fund Budgetd. Resolution to Authorize Staffing Adjustments in the Youth Centere. Resolution to Authorize Security Equipment Purchases for theYouth Centerf. Report on implementation of the Youthful Level of Service/Case Management

Inventory (YLS/CMI), standardized needs/risk assessment instrument (no material)g. Review of Requests for Juvenile Millage Funds and Background Information from

“Ingham County Circuit Court Family Division Proposed 2004 MillageExpenditures”

Announcements PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONICPublic Comment DEVICES OR SET TO MUTE OR VIBRATE TO AVOID Adjournment DISRUPTION DURING THE MEETING

The County of Ingham will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearingimpaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting for the visually impaired, for individualswith disabilities at the meeting upon five (5) working days notice to the County of Ingham. Individuals with disabilitiesrequiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Ingham in writing or by calling the following: InghamCounty Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 319, Mason, MI 48854 Phone: (517) 676-7200. A quorum of the Boardof Commissioners may be in attendance at this meeting.

Meeting Information is also available on line at www.ingham.org

JUDICIARY COMMITTEEDecember 4, 2003

Minutes

Members Present: Mary Stid, Marc Thomas, Dianne Holman, Tina Weatherwax-Grant, JohnNevin and Chairperson Calvin Lynch

Members Absent: Randy Schafer

Others Present: John Neilsen, Comm. Grebner, Judge Collette, Mr. Kerbawy, TravisFauld, Jim Hines, Ron Smoker, Donna Rummel, Bill Davidson, ShellyBauer, Jeff Venn, Brian Lewis, Jim Pettingbone, Mark Flory, Josh Ard,Judge Garcia, Christine Timmons, Nervy Oliver and others

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Stid at 7:35 p.m. in the Personnel ConferenceRoom of the Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Approval of the November 13, 2003 MinutesMOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 13 MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. MOTIONCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

Limited Public CommentMr. Davidson, Michigan State University, addressed the Committee regarding agenda itemnumber four. He stated he sent a letter to Mr. Neilsen and to the Judges to address his concernsregarding the Center for Criminal Justice Research (CCJR) report. Mr. Davidson further statedMSU is willing to assist the County with other assessments or areas as needed.

Mr. Neilsen stated the Committee received a letter from Mr. Hines and Mr. Papparella underseparate cover.

Ms. Timmons spoke regarding agenda item number four. She stated the County’s YouthCommission should be involved with these discussions. Ms. Timmons also addressed the same-sex marriage issue.

1. Community Agencies - Resolution Authorizing 2004 Agreements for CommunityAgencies - Applications were distributed at the November 12, 2003 Board ofCommissioners’ Meeting

Chairperson Stid informed the Committee that the Human Services, County Services and LawEnforcement Committees recommended the Agencies receive the 2003 level of funding for 2004.

• Legal Services of South Central Michigan - Mark Flory• Sixty Plus, Inc. - Josh Ard

The Committee asked questions of the two Community Agencies. Comm. Thomas asked about

the number of people Legal Services turned away over the past year. Mr. Flory stated he did nothave that information with him this evening. He also explained that approximately 20% to 30%of the people requesting services from his agency are turned away due to financial reasons.

Mr. Ard, Sixty Plus, stated this Agency does not have any financial requirements to receive itsservices. Finances are only addressed when people request wills. If their estate is above a certainlevel of wealth, they will be referred to private attorneys. In response to Chairperson Lynch, Mr.Ard stated Sixty Plus served 4,500 to 5,000 people this past year. Mr. Flory stated LegalServices served approximately 1,000 people this past year.

Comm. Weatherwax-Grant inquired as to the Agencies’ overall operating budgets. Mr. Florystated Legal Services does receive a generous appropriation from the City of Lansing. Inresponse to Comm. Nevin, Mr. Ard stated Sixty Plus receives funding from Ingham County andthe City of East Lansing. Eaton and Clinton Counties have not offered any funding support. Mr.Ard further stated Sixty Plus also receives federal funding.

MOVED BY COMM. NEVIN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TORECOMMEND THE 2003 FUNDING LEVELS FOR 2004 FOR LEGAL SERVICES OFSOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN AND SIXTY PLUS, INC. MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

B. IJIS Committee - Resolution Authorizing a Pro Temps Contract Extension for Continuingthe Integration Phase of the Integrated Justice Information System Staffing

MOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. WEATHERWAX-GRANT, TOAPPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PRO TEMPS CONTRACT EXTENSIONFOR CONTINUING THE INTEGRATION PHASE OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICEINFORMATION SYSTEM STAFFING.

Mr. Neilsen explained this Resolution will authorize Pro Temps to continue professionalmanagement services as the County continues the Integration phase of the IJIS project. The IJISCommittee is recommending the contract continue to ensure the integration progress movesforward. The money funds one position. Mr. Neilsen stated it is hoped the requirement for thisposition will end soon. However, the system will always require maintenance.

Comm. Thomas suggested the 2004 Finance Committee Chairperson request a time projectionfrom staff regarding the estimated length this contract will be needed and what still needs to becompleted on the project. Mr. Neilsen stated he would be happy to provide this information tothe Finance Committee in 2004.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

C. Controller - Resolution Authorizing Adjustments to the 2003 Ingham County Budget andAuthorizing the Controller to Make Year End Budget Adjustments

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MOVED BY COMM. NEVIN, SUPPORTED BY COMM. THOMAS, TO APPROVE THERESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2003 INGHAM COUNTYBUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER TO MAKE YEAR END BUDGETADJUSTMENTS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

D. Judiciary Committee - Discussion on how to proceed after the Center for Criminal JusticeResearch (CCJR) of the University of Cincinnati, Project Advisors Final Report on theEvaluation of the Ingham County Juvenile Justice System - Resolution Authorizing aContract for the Use of a Standardized Risk/Needs Assessment Instrument by the FamilyDivision of the Circuit Court.

A. How to organize to begin to assess and if appropriate, to implement therecommendations of the CCJR

B. Review of standardized needs/risk assessment instruments:• The Youthful Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI)• The Youth Compas• The Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI)

Chairperson Stid stated this Committee has been inundated with information and documentsregarding this issue. Three different risk assessments were also submitted to the members at theprevious Board meeting. This Committee understands there are problems with the CCJR Reportand that not all the risk assessment tools are acceptable to everyone. This Committee hasreviewed the Report and we also have several papers from vendors in the youth arena containingtheir proposals.

Judge Garcia stated the Family Court was very cooperative with Dr. Latessa and the CCJR hasmade recommendations as to what we should do with the County’s youth. Family Court judgesdeal with youth issues everyday. We want to ensure the Court has the best system and the bestpossible information to assist our youth. Family Court’s excellent staff assess youth everyday inmany different ways to determine the best treatment for the youth.

Judge Garcia stated the judges have reviewed the CCJR report and the CCJR’s rationale used incompiling its report. The Court does not have all the answers and it is willing to embrace therecommendations of Dr. Latessa to ensure it has the best information possible to assist theCounty’s youth. The Family Court has turned over the risk assessments to Mr. Oliver and Dr.Turk for their review and recommendation.

Judge Garcia stated the Family Court recommends the following use of the Juvenile JusticeMillage (JJM) funds:

• Additional programs• Training• Expansion of the Start Program• Changes for the accommodation of female youth• Placement of youth should be funded by the JJM. • Increase the Youth Center staff• Additional equipment

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• An additional psychologist

As of December 5, 2003, the Court will not send anymore youth to the YAP program based onthe recommendation of the Report. Judge Garcia stated the above recommendations need to bemet in this County. Cognitive programming is best for the youth as recommended by the Report. Judge Garcia encouraged the Committee to include the Court’s suggestions in its plans to addressthe needs for the youth.

In response to Chairperson Stid, Judge Garcia stated he did not know where YAP eligible youthwould be placed if the program was terminated. These kids need residential treatment. Hefurther stated he was in full support of the YAP program until the Report said otherwise. Chairperson Stid stated she contacted Dr. Latessa regarding this matter. He indicated there areseveral options which include a day reporting system, community service, parole, tether systemfor in-home placements.

Chairperson Stid stated the Board is concerned that youth will be used to overcrowd our YouthCenter or they will be sent to Shiawassee County. She further stated Dr. Latessa considers YAPto be a low-risk youth program.

Judge Garcia agreed the Court should consider a day reporting program and that it should expandits current community service system. YAP eligible youth can be placed in a day reportingprogram. This type of program will require more time and effort on the part of the Court staffthan sending youth to the YAP program.

The Committee continued this discussion. Chairperson Stid stated the taxpayers have given theCounty a gift of the Juvenile Justice Millage. The County will not spend this money until it hasconsidered every option. She explained the next step in this process is to establish a Risk andNeeds Assessment tool. Judge Garcia expressed his hope that a decision regarding this issue willbe reached at the next Committee meeting to allow the immediate training of the Court staff.

Comm. Weatherwax-Grant thanked the Family Court for their proposal. She realizes thisproposal required a lot of time and thought. Her initial concern is that low-risk youth will behoused with high-risk youth. The Report indicates this would increase the risk level of the low-risk youth. If youth enter the system earlier, hopefully there will not be a need for a high-riskprogram in the future.

Comm. Holman expressed her concern that the CCJR surveyed a small number of youth in oursystem for use in their recommendations. The low number may not have provided an adequatepicture of the County’s needs.

Judge Garcia pledged his absolute support of the implementation of the Report’srecommendations regarding a Risk and Needs Assessment tool as soon as possible. JudgeCollette stated everyone here this evening has the same goals. The Court has made significantprogress over the past few years. It wants the best juvenile justice system. Judge Collettefurther stated he supports the recommendations of Mr. Oliver and Mr. Reisig. Assessments

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should begin soon as it will take several months before a result is available.

In response to Comm. Holman’s concern, Mr. Oliver stated the survey of 94 youth out of 200 inthe system does not provide a good indicator. The low number was due to bad timing, it wassummer and during the July 4 season. Staff put forth a tremendous amount of effort to include asmany youth as possible in the survey.

Chairperson Stid stated the Board also plans to use the JJM funds for preventive measures tokeep youth out of the court system. The Risk and Needs Assessment is an objective tool, it is nota subjective tool. She further stated the Youth Center should be more than a detention facility. Also, we have to remember that youth do grow up and often do change for the better. The Boardwill not consider adding Youth Center beds for a long time.

Chairperson Stid stated she is willing to work all night on December 17, special meeting, ifneeded. Police are usually the first people to assess youth. Therefore, they should be part ofthese discussions. Mr. Oliver stated he will contact courts using various risk and assessmenttools to evaluate their system prior to the December 17 meeting. He further stated that allorganizations which interact with youth in this County should be aware of what the County isdoing for the youth.

Mr. Neilsen stated the court should provide its risk and needs assessment tool recommendation atthe December 17 meeting. Their recommendation should also include their rationale for theirdecision. The Resolution authorizes money to implement one of the three assessment tools. Heknows the court has anxiously been working on this matter.

Comm. Weatherwax-Grant stated she would be interested in receiving Dr. Davidson’s input onthis process. Chairperson Stid stated Dr. Latessa had made it very clear the County has awonderful resource in Michigan State University. The County will use this resource.

MOVED BY COMM. THOMAS, SUPPORTED BY COMM. NEVIN, TO APPROVE THERESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE USE OF A STANDARDIZEDRISK/NEEDS ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT BY THE FAMILY DIVISION OF THECIRCUIT COURT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Absent: Comm. Schafer

The Committee held a brief discussion regarding who should be invited to the special meeting onDecember 17, 2003.

Public CommentMr. Hines spoke regarding CCJR’s recommendation to close the Youth Attention Program. Hestated he has statistics which support the continuation of YAP. Comm. Thomas stated theCommittee is not recommending the closure of YAP. Comm. Nevin expressed his concernregarding the suggestion to close the Youth Attention Program. Chairperson Stid stated thisCommittee needs to be diligent in its determinations.

Ms. Timmons expressed her disappointment in tonight’s meeting.

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Ms. Rummel, Youth Commission Advisor, stated the Youth Commission is eager to get startedon this process. They are just waiting for recommendations from this Committee. ChairpersonStid stated the Youth Commission will be provided with the Juvenile Justice Millage language.

Announcements: None

The meeting adjourned at 10:48 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Neff

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JUDICIARY COMMITTEEDecember 17, 2003

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Mary Stid, Dianne Holman, Tina Weatherwax-Grant,John Nevin, Calvin Lynch

MEMBERS ABSENT: Randy Schafer, Marc Thomas

OTHERS PRESENT: John Neilsen, Nervy Oliver, Dr. Bill Davidson.Shelly Bauer, David Buck, Thom Lattig, Jim Dudzinski,Travis Faulds, Kevin Allen, Steve Gilbert, Jim Hines, LorettaBeachnau, Sue LeDuc, Garrett Turke, Maureen Winslow, DonaldReisig, Jeffrey Venn, David Easterday

The Judiciary Committee Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Stid at 6:40 p.m. in thePersonnel Conference room, Ingham County Human Services Building, 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing.

Additions to the Agenda - None

Public Comment - None

Family Division of Circuit Court - Nervy Oliver and Dr. Bill Davidison of Michigan StateUniversity presented “Ingham County Family Court, Risk Needs Assessment Alternative andRecommendations”.

• Answered questions

Judiciary Committee - by consensus, the Judiciary Committee approved the recommendation of theCourt to Implement YLS/CMI, train staff, establish data collection system, verify validity/accuracy.

• Report back to Court and Judiciary Committee utilizing Michigan State University - Dr.Bill Davidson as a resource.

Work Session

• Discussion with Judiciary and Court on how to proceed in the future.

• Court outlined some of their short term priorities for first quarter of 2004:• One Full Time Court Psychologist $64,141 - $101,734• Highfields - Start II $197,000• Peckham - Girls Group Home $438,000• Sequel Youth Services

(Girls Group Home) $230,000

• There was general discussion on the process and how to proceed in 2004. Tina Weatherwax-

Grant agreed to take up these issues in 2004 as the new Chair of the Judiciary Committee.

Public Comment - none

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

Minutes prepared by John L. Neilsen

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Agenda Item 1

TO: Judiciary Committee

FROM: John L. Neilsen, Deputy Controller

DATE: January 7, 2004

SUBJECT: Juvenile Justice Millage

As you are aware, a Juvenile Justice Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County inNovember of 2002 for the purpose of funding an increase to Ingham County’s capacity to detain andhouse juveniles who are delinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for thetreatment of such juveniles. Chairperson Weatherwax-Grant asked me to provide you with somebackground material at this first meeting of 2004 on this subject, as it will be a major area ofemphasis for this committee throughout this new year.

Attached you will find the following background information:• Ballot Language from Resolution # 02-197 and accompanying Press Release• Financial Report, Expenditures and Use of Millage Funds to Date • Resolution #03-020 Authorizing Amendments to the Circuit Court/Family Division 2002/03

Child Care Fund Budget• Executive Summary, The Center for Criminal Justice Research (CCJR), of the University of

Cincinnati, Evaluation of the Ingham County Juvenile Justice System.

If you should have any questions, please contact me at any time.

Attachments

Agenda Item 1

ADOPTED - JULY 23, 2002Agenda Item No. 27

Introduced by the Law & Courts and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORATE A JUVENILE MILLAGE AUTHORIZATIONQUESTION

RESOLUTION #02-197

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to increase funding to detain and house juveniles who aredelinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of such juveniles; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wants to provide the financial stability necessary for sound planningthrough a long-term millage.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following question be submitted to a vote of the electorate in the generalelection to be held on November 5, 2002.

JUVENILE MILLAGE AUTHORIZATION QUESTION

For the purpose of funding an increase to Ingham County’s capacity to detain and housejuveniles who are delinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for thetreatment of such juveniles, shall the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxeswhich may be assessed in one (1) year upon all property within the County of Ingham,Michigan, be increased by 60/100 (.60) of one mill, $.60 per thousand dollars of state taxablevaluation, for a period of five years (2002-2006) inclusive. If approved and levied in full, thismillage will raise an estimated $ 3,720,396 for juvenile housing and programs during the firstcalendar year of the levy based on taxable value.

YES [ ] NO [ ]

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this question is hereby certified to the County Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to cause the proposal to be stated on theNovember 5, 2002 ballot and to be prepared and distributed in the manner required by law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the millage is approved by the voters, the Controller is directed toimmediately bring to the Board of Commissioners the necessary actions to levy the .6 mills and to lower the countyoperating millage by .10 mills from 6.4512 to 6.3512.

LAW & COURTS: Yeas: Krause, De Leon, Stid, Grebner, Minter Nays: Schafer, Dedden Absent: None Approved 7/11/02

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Stid, Swope, Krause, HertelNays: Schafer Absent: Minter Approved 7/17/02

Agenda Item 1Juvenile Justice Millage

Revenue and Expense Projections - 2003, 2004 and 2005as of 12/29/03

2003 2004 2005

Balanced Carried Forward $2,600,756 $4,260,491

Revenue Estimate $3,658,519 $3,679,904 $3,819,135

Funds Available $3,658,519 $6,280,660 $8,079,626

Youth Center Funding $814,239 $874,562 $913,170

New Programs: Resolution 03-20 $243,513 $475,255 $480,292

Property Tax Refunds $11 $2,000 $2,000

Establish 2002 Adopted Budget as Child CareFund Baseline

$668,352 $695,086

Total Expenses $1,057,763 $2,020,169 $2,090,548

Estimated Year End Fund Balance $2,600,756 $4,260,491 $5,989,078

Current Funds Available for AdditionalProgramming*

$1,659,735 $1,728,587

*These funds may be matched 50/50 by the State of Michigan Child Care Fund.

Note: In 2003, the general fund operating millage was decreased from 6.4512 to 6.3512 mills. This is equal to a general fund revenue lossof $590,316 in 2003, $616,420 in 2004 and $640,091 in 2005.

Agenda Item 1ADOPTED - JANUARY 28, 2003

AGENDA ITEM NO. 30

Introduced by the Judiciary, County Services, and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE CIRCUIT COURT/ FAMILY DIVISION2002/03 CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET

RESOLUTION #03-020

WHEREAS, a Juvenile Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County in November of 2002 for the purposeof funding an increase to Ingham County’s capacity to detain and house juveniles who are delinquent or disturbed,and to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of such juveniles; and

WHEREAS, the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division has developed some initial proposals to increase the capacityof the county juvenile justice system to detain and treat delinquent and disturbed youth which the Court believesto be consistent with the provisions of the millage proposal recently approved by the voters; and

WHEREAS, 30th Circuit Court will continue to work with the Ingham County Board of Commissioners andinterested parties to develop long term proposals to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of juveniles.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the 30thCircuit Court/Family Division request and authorizes a contract with High fields to expand the Youth AttentionProgram for short term weekend placements at a cost of $82,125 total - $41,062.50 net and a contract withHighfields to expand the StART Program for placements at a cost of $134,422.20 total - $67,211.10 net for thetime period of March 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a contract withCatholic Social Services (St. Vincent Home) for a new Residential Treatment Program for placements at a cost$191,035.44 total - $95,517.72 net for the time period of March 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the creation of fournew child care fund positions effective March 1, 2003 with any new job descriptions and salary ranges contingentupon Human Resources and County Services approving final job descriptions and acceptable salary ranges.

Positions Total Personnel 2002/2003 Costs Range County CostYouth Services/Aftercare Program Director (MCF 12) $79,515 - $95,339 $23,192Juvenile Court Officer (PCP 05) $49,406 - $69,619 $14,410Unit Secretary UAW E $42,926 - $51,352 $12,520 Data Collection UAW D $40,832 - $48,840 $11,909

Agenda Item 1ADOPTED - JANUARY 28, 2003

AGENDA ITEM NO. 30

RESOLUTION #03-020

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that up to $21,119 in Juvenile Millage funds is authorized to be used for up to fourworkstations, four personal computers, and four telephones and the related phone/network/PC usage costs for thefour new positions authorized by this Resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Controller to makethe necessary budget adjustments and Position Allocation List amendment in the Circuit Court 2002/03 Child CareFund Budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to signnecessary documents after review by the County Attorney.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Yeas: Stid, Thomas, Holman, Weatherwax-Grant, Schafer Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 1/16/03

COUNTY SERVICES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Celentino, Holman, De Leon, Schor, Nevin Nays: Severino Absent: None Approved 1/21/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Dedden, Hertel, Thomas, Minter Nays: None Absent: None Approved 1/22/03

Agenda Item 2a

Introduced by the Judiciary Committee of the:


RESOLUTION HONORING MAUREEN J. DURBIN

WHEREAS, Maureen J. Durbin began her career with Ingham County on May 2nd 1968 in theSecretarial Pool for the Ingham County Probate Court, currently known as 30th Judicial CircuitCourt, Family Court, Juvenile Division; and

WHEREAS, in September of 1969, she was appointed as a Clerk Steno II in Adoptions forProbate Court; and

WHEREAS, in March of 1970, she was appointed as a Clerk Steno III in Adoptions for ProbateCourt; and

WHEREAS, in September of 1973, she was appointed as a Secretary to the Director ofChildren’s Services for Probate Court; and

WHEREAS, in December of 1978 she was appointed as a Legal Steno in the Probate Court; and

WHEREAS, in October of 1980 she was appointed as Secretary to the Director of Children’sServices for Probate Court; and

WHEREAS, in November of 1986 she was appointed as an Administrative Secretary in theProbate Court; and

WHEREAS, she has worked for four (4) directors, Warren Ritter, Susan Boyd, Shelly Bauer,Nervy Oliver; and

WHEREAS, after thirty-five years and nine months of service Maureen J. Durbin is retiring fromher position at the 30th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Court, Juvenile Division.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners herebyhonors Maureen J. Durbin for her many years of dedicated service to the County of Ingham andfor the contributions she has made to the 30th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Court, JuvenileDivision and the citizens of Ingham County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board wishes her continued success in all of her futureendeavors.

Agenda Item 2b

RESOLUTION STAFF REVIEW DATE: December 16, 2003

Agenda Item Title: Resolution to Authorize Entering into a Contract with Michigan State

University for the Adolescent Diversion Program

Submitted by: Circuit Court\Family Division

Committees: LE , JD * , H.S.___ , CS ___ , Finance *

Summary of Proposed Action: This resolution will authorize the Circuit Court\FamilyDivision to enter into a contract with Michigan State University for a total cost of $149,886 tooperate the Adolescent Diversion Program from October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004.

Financial Implications: Total cost of the contract is $149,886 and funds are within the Courts2003/04 Budget.

- $74,943 Child Care Fund- $74,943 County General Fund

Other Implications: This contract authorizes up to 125 juveniles to be treated in this program.

Staff Recommendation: JA JN * HH This resolution should be approved and the contract developed within the parameters of theUniversity of Cincinnati - Center for Criminal Justice Research Study.

Agenda Item 2b

Introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

FOR THE ADOLESCENT DIVERSION PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners contracted with Michigan StateUniversity to operate the Family Court Adolescent Diversion Program from January 1, 2003 toSeptember 30, 2003; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved an allocation of $74,943 inGeneral Funds during the 2004 budget process in the 2003/04 Child Care Fund budget to fund thisprogram.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizesthe Circuit Court-Family Division entering into a contract with Michigan State University for atotal cost of $149,886 to operate the Adolescent Diversion Program from October 1, 2003 toSeptember 30, 2004.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board ofCommissioners and County Clerk are authorized to sign any contract documents consistent withthis resolution subject to the approval as to form by the County Attorney.

Agenda Item 2c

RESOLUTION STAFF REVIEW DATE: January 7, 2004

Agenda Item Title: Resolution Authorizing Amendments to the Circuit Court/FamilyDivision 2003/04 Child Care Fund Budget

Submitted by: Circuit Court/ Family Division

Committees: LE ___, JD * , H.S.___ , CS * , Finance *

Summary of Proposed Action: (see attached letter of explanation)The Circuit Court/Family Division resolution would authorize:- Amendments to the Circuit Court/Family Division 2003/04 Child Care Fund Budget byauthorizing the expenditure of funds from the Juvenile Millage.- Create one (1) new Court Psychologist within the Family Court Juvenile Division along with anallowance for office furniture/equipment.

Financial Implications:Total request for County millage money to be matched with Child Care Fund money is:

1. Step 1 - Total Personnel Costs $67,141 - $46,998 for salary and $20,143 for fringes. Step 7 - Total Personnel Costs $101,734 - $ $76,234 for salary and $25,500 for fringes

with these being Child Care Fund eligible, the net County costs are approximately half ofthe total personnel costs.

2. The additional Court Psychologist position will be shared jointly between the IntensiveNeglect Services program and the Delinquency Division.

Total annual costs at Step 1 are $67,141, county net cost of $33,705.With a March 1 start date, the 2003/04 personnel costs are $39,166, county net cost of $19,583.The Court is also proposing a request for up to $4,000 from the Juvenile Justice Millage (JJM) funds for the necessary office equipment, furniture, etc. for this position.

Other Implications: The Court advised the Judiciary Committee that one Court Psychologistwill be given primary responsibility for working with Dr. Davidson (MSU) in the implementationof the YLS Assessment process, related Court staff and agency training, and assist managementwith future program development based on the research data generated through the assessmentprocess. The expansion of the INS program will also require additional psychological services.

Staff Recommendation: JA JN * HH This resolution is consistent with a Board of Commissioners’ priority objective to “fosterappropriate youth development, provide appropriate sanctions” for delinquent and disturbedyouth.

Agenda Item 2c

MEMORANDUM

To: Judiciary CommitteeCounty Services CommitteeFinance Committee

From: Nervy Oliver

Date: January 12, 2004

Subject: Request authorization for new Court Psychologist position

The Court is proposing creation of an additional Court Psychologist position within the Family CourtJuvenile Division. Consistent with the Court’s earlier request for this position in conjunction withexpansion of the Intensive Neglect Services program, this position will enable the Court to moreeffectively serve both Neglect and delinquent youth.

The addition of two new INS staff positions will increase the client service capacity of the programby over 25 percent. Without the additional staff psychologist support the program will not be ableto continue the level of services that have resulted in the outstanding success of this program.

Additionally, the development of a standardized behavior risk assessment instrument (the YLS) andimplementation will require significant involvement of Court Psychologist, Dr. Turke. Workingclosely with Dr. Davidson and MSU, Dr. Turke will, along with Dr. Davidson, be responsible for stafftraining, piloting of the instrument, the eventual court wide implementation of the assessment tooland introducing/training Ingham County juvenile justice related agency staff regarding the YLS. TheCourt recognizes the importance of ensuring a solid foundation in the development andimplementation of the YLS as the Court’s behavior/risk assessment tool.

The addition of the Child Care Fund eligible Court Psychologist position will cost the County ofIngham a net $33,571 for year one and $50,867 at step 7 OPEIU scale.

The Court believes creation of this position is consistent with the intent and purpose of the JuvenileJustice Millage and will increase the Court’s ability to treat delinquent and disturbed youth within thecommunity.

I request that the Judiciary Committee support and adopt the resolution and authorize the Court toproceed with plans to further enhance the INS program and increase treatment services to disturbedand delinquent youth.

Agenda Item 2c

Introduced by the Judiciary, County Services and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE CIRCUIT COURT\FAMILY DIVISION 2003/04 CHILD CARE FUND BUDGET

WHEREAS, a Juvenile Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County in November of2002 for the purpose of funding an increase to Ingham County’s capacity to detain and housejuveniles who are delinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for thetreatment of such juveniles; and

WHEREAS, the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division has developed a proposal to increase thecapacity of the county juvenile justice system to assess risk and behavior for the treatment ofdelinquent and disturbed youth, which the court believes to be consistent with the provisions ofthe millage proposal approved by the voters.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners herebyapproves the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division request and authorizes the creation of one (1) newPsychologist position effective March 1, 2004 under existing job description and OPEIUcontractual salary benefit range.

Court Psychologist (PCP Psychologist) Salary Range: $46,998 - $76,234

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizesamending the 2003/04 Child Care Fund contract with an increase of $39,166 in personnelexpenses and up to $4,000 for office equipment/furniture with a corresponding increase ofrevenues from the Juvenile Justice Millage in the amount of $23,583 and from the State ChildCare Fund in the amount of $19,583 and further authorizes the Controller to make the necessarybudget adjustments and Position Allocation List amendment in the Circuit Court 2003/04 ChildCare Fund Budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board and the County Clerk arehereby authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution andapproved as to form by the County Attorney.

Agenda Item 2d


Agenda Item Title: Resolution to Authorize Staffing Adjustments in the Youth Center

Submitted by: Youth Center Committees: LE , JD * , H.S. , CS * , Finance *

Summary of Proposed Action: (see attached letter of explanation) This Youth Center proposal has been unanimously adopted by the Family Division Judges and isbeing submitted for your consideration and approval by Travis Faulds, Director of the YouthCenter. This resolution will authorize amendments to the Circuit Court/Family Division2003/2004 Child Care Fund Budget by authorizing the expenditure of funds from the JuvenileJustice Millage.

Four (4) full-time Juvenile Detention Specialist positions be added;One (1) full-time Shift Supervisor position be added;Two (2) Special Part-Time (SPT) positions be eliminated.

Financial Implications: The annual 2004 budgeted cost for (4) full-time Juvenile DetentionSpecialist positions (Step 1) is $50,423 per staff person (which includes fringe benefits). Totalcost is $201,692, county net cost of $100,846.

The long-term cost of adding these four full-time Juvenile Detention Specialist positions (top stepwith maximum longevity) is $60,115 per staff person (which includes fringe benefits). Total costis $240,460, county net cost of $120,230.

The 2004 budgeted cost for (1) full-time Shift Supervisor position (Step 1) is $68,168 (whichincludes fringe benefits), county net cost of $34,084.

The long-term cost of adding an additional full-time Shift Supervisor position (top step with amaximum longevity) is $81,670 (which includes fringe benefits), county net cost of $40,835.

Total first year annual proposal cost of $269,860, county net cost of $134,930. Total long-termannual cost is $322,130, county net cost of $161,065.

For FY 2003/04 with a March 1, 2004 start date, this will increase net total costs to $138,744 tobe funded by the Juvenile Justice Millage $69,372 and the Child Care Fund $69,372.

Other Implications: With these staffing additions, the Youth Center believes that it cansignificantly improve its ability to safely house and treat delinquent and disturbed youth. Also,the addition of these staff would bring us into compliance with State licensing requirements forstaffing of a Juvenile Detention Home.

Staff Recommendation: JA JN * HH This resolution is consistent with the Board of Commissioners’ priority objective to “fosterappropriate youth development, provide appropriate sanctions,” and “enhance public safety.”

Agenda Item 2d

MEMORANDUM

To: Judiciary CommitteeCounty Services CommitteeFinance Committee

From: Travis Faulds


Subject: Recommendation to Authorize Staffing Change in the Youth Center

This is a recommendation to authorize enhanced staffing in the Youth Center. Therecommendation is to add (4) full-time Juvenile Detention Specialist positions and (1) full-timeShift Supervisor position.

Although the Youth Center has been quite appropriately and efficiently run in the past, it posessignificant liability to the County if it continues to operate understaffed. The reason for staffadditions is, first and foremost, to maintain the basic safety of residents and staff at all times.Also, with these staffing levels, when staff are sick or on vacation, we would not necessarily haveto call in additional staff at additional costs and we could, therefore, operate more reasonablywithin our budget. Finally, more adequate staffing could ensure a more effective and diverse arrayof programming and treatment options.

We submit that if we could adequately staff the Youth Center in a proactive manner, we couldreduce the frequency of additional staff being called in (and those related costs) and certainly staywithin our budgeted amounts, which we have been unable to do in the past. In the 2003 fiscalyear, we spent $46,238 in overtime (over 3 times our total overtime budget) and our Tempexpenses were $61,017 over-budget. To help offset costs, we could save $32,012 by eliminatingour 2 Special Part-Time positions.

The net effect is an increase of five (5) full-time employees and a decrease of two (2) special part-time positions, which will result in a first-year net cost of approximately $118,924 to the County.The long-term cost (top step with maximum longevity) of adding these positions is approximately$145,059. The Youth Center believes that it can dramatically improve the level of staffing andservices in 2004 with this change. Along with the commitment the Court has made to reduceovercrowding, the addition of these staff will help bring us into compliance with the State’slicensing requirements.

I recommend that the Board adopt the attached resolution and authorize the recommended staffingchanges.

Agenda Item 2d

Ingham County Youth Center Staffing ProposalJanuary, 2004

As has been discussed in the past, the operation of the Youth Center poses many challenges and issues.Although the Youth Center has been quite appropriately and efficiently run in the past, it posessignificant liability to the County if it continues to operate understaffed.

Our current staffing is as follows:

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RECOMMENDED COVERAGEIdeal coverage would entail five new staff being added as follows:

— One staff addition to the morning shift.— One staff addition to the afternoon shift.— One staff addition to the overnight shift.— One staff addition to work a split shift of afternoons and weekend days. — One supervisor addition to work the hours currently uncovered by supervisors (17 regularly

scheduled hours, plus any vacation or sick days). Any hours that overlap other supervisorsschedules would be devoted to the development and/or administration of training and therapeuticprogramming.

RATIONALEThe reason for these figures is, first and foremost, to maintain the basic safety of residents and staff at alltimes. With enhanced staffing, a dayroom staff would not have to be routinely pulled off the floor to dointakes, handle crises or get supplies, which leaves a dayroom full of unsupervised youth. With thesestaffing levels, when staff are sick or on vacation, we would not necessarily have to call in additional staffat additional costs and we could, therefore, operate within our budget. Also, adequate staffing could ensurea more effective and diverse array of programming and treatment options. Finally, the addition of these staffwould bring us into compliance with State licensing requirements for staffing of a Juvenile Detention Home.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONSThe first year cost for four additional Juvenile Detention Specialists at the 2004 compensation level is$50,423 per staff person, which includes all benefits. Since one- half the cost of these personnel is Child Carefunded, the County cost per staff person is $25,211.50, or a total cost of $100,846. The long term cost usingthe “top step” with maximum longevity would be $60,115 per year (benefits included) which translates intoa cost of $30,057 per employee of General Fund/millage appropriation, for a total long term cost of $120,228.

The first year cost for a shift supervisor (Step 1 of 2004) is $68,168 of which the County cost after Child CareFund contribution will be $34,084. The long term cost at the top step with maximum longevity would be$81,670 per year for the supervisor, or $40,835.

The total first year County cost for the four Juvenile Detention Specialists and the Shift Supervisor is$134,930. The total long-term cost is $161,065. To help offset costs, we could save $32,012 by eliminatingour 2 Special Part-Time positions. The net effect would then be an increase of five (5) full-time employeesand a decrease of two (2) special part-time positions, which will result in a first-year net cost ofapproximately $118,924 to the County. The long-term cost (top step with maximum longevity) of addingthese positions is approximately $145,059.

We submit that if we could adequately staff the Youth Center in a proactive manner, we could reduce thefrequency of additional staff being called in either on an overtime or temporary basis, and the resultant cost.In the 2003 fiscal year, because of both staff changes and transition, as well as overcrowding; we spent$46,238 in overtime (over 3 times our total overtime budget). Our temporary employee expenses were also$61,017 over-budget. Although it cannot be guaranteed that no temporary or overtime will be necessary(depending upon vacations, health of employees, and overcrowding needs), certainly a part of any newexpenditures will be offset by reductions in temporary help and overtime.

HEALTH CAREA reduction in overcrowding and an increase in proper supervision would lessen the following:

Residents’ anxiety and stress. Resident-on-Resident threats and assaults. Physical Injuries to residents and staff (from restraints and, oftentimes, having to be reactive to

acting out). Damage to property. Amount of time residents spend in their rooms. Risk of lawsuits.

Agenda Item 2dChildren in crowded, understaffed detention centers are more likely to be injured, spend less time in school,participate in fewer constructive programs and get sick more often.

Overcrowded and understaffed facilities were significantly more likely than other facilities to say theytransported youth to emergency rooms because of injuries resulting from interpersonal conflict (JuvenileResidential Facility Census 2000).

PROGRAMMINGChildren in adequately staffed detention centers spend more time in school, are less likely to be sick orinjured, and participate in more constructive programs. Given more adequate staffing and resources, thefollowing specialty areas could be consistently addressed by using detailed curriculums and utilizing roleplays:

— Youth could be assessed on responsivity factors (motivation, anxiety and cognitive abilities)— Program could target criminogenic behaviors using a cognitive-behavioral approach— Victim empathy/restorative justice— Anger management/violence prevention (Anger Replacement Therapy- “ART”)— Thinking for a Change— Basic work with MST (Multi-Systemic Therapy) or FFT (Family Functional Therapy)— Family life skills/parenting skills— Girls group— Other areas (as recommended by the Center for Criminal Justice Research)

Although the Youth Center offers some programming, more adequate staffing could ensure a more effective,diverse and expanded array of programming/treatment options to respond to pre- and post-adjudicated youthwithin Ingham County. Juvenile correctional facilities today are much more than places to warehouse youngoffenders. Innovative programming has become an integral part of effective juvenile facilities. Programminghelps in management of the facility and orderly control and security within the institution.

Decisions about programming must be based on the needs of the juvenile population. Typically, juvenileoffenders are educationally and emotionally unprepared to function effectively in society. They have poorsocial and interpersonal skills. These needs and more must be addressed to facilitate lasting personal changein the juvenile offender.

Quality intervention programs are making communities safer and saving taxpayers millions of dollars. Rightnow, we have the resources available (millage money combined with Child Care Fund dollars) and the rightstaff at the Youth Center to do great things. We have the potential to be trend setters in the juvenile detentionfield and make an impact on a national level.

TRAININGIn the secure detention environment, continuity of staffing is extremely important. When a full-time staff isoff work, it is essential that the substitute staff covering for them is up-to-date on their skills. It is importantthat they can step into the environment (oftentimes, after not working for a couple of weeks) and provide thesame level of safety, supervision and treatment that the residents, and co-workers, are accustomed to.

The Youth Center is committed to employing staff who demonstrate exceptional character, integrity and

professionalism, as well as effectiveness in working with the young people of Ingham County. To accomplishthis goal, the Youth Center puts each substitute staff through a minimum of 40 hours of pre-service trainingand each full-time staff through a minimum of 80 hours of pre-service training. Last year alone, 18 substituteswere hired for our on-call list at a training cost of $10,569 (18 staff x 40 hours training @$14.68/hour) andsix full-time staff were hired at an initial training cost of $8,815 (6 staff x 80 hours training).

The New Staff Training of 4 new full-time Juvenile Detention Specialists would cost us approximately $4698(4 staff x 80 hours training @$14.68/hour). The New Staff Training of a shift supervisor would cost usapproximately $1,768. Therefore, the total New Staff Training cost of adding these five positions would beapproximately $6,466 (which translates into $3,233.20 after Child Care Fund reimbursement).

SUMMARYIf Ingham County is going to effectively address juvenile crime, we must pay attention to the myriad of datawhich suggests that punitive sanctioning alone does not reduce recidivism, and has been shown to actuallyincrease re-offending. Unless programs are designed to change antisocial attitudes, reduce antisocial peerassociations, increase family skills (affection, communication, monitoring and supervision), increase personalskills (self-control, self-management and problem solving) re-offending is a very likely outcome. We mustmake sure that the youngsters entering our facility come out willing and able to give back to society, ratherthan eager to get back at it. After all, if we don’t educate and rehabilitate these young people, who will?

We should refine our standards and ask, “what if this were my child?” Personalizing our approach tojuveniles does not mean that actions or behavior should have no serious consequences. But it does mean thatchildren who break the law will return to society someday, and that recovery must be one of our central goals.

In our opinion, this small investment would pay huge dividends. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Agenda Item 2d

Introduced by the Judiciary, County Services and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE YOUTH CENTER

WHEREAS, a Juvenile Millage was approved by the voters of Ingham County in November of 2002 forthe purpose of funding an increase to Ingham County’s capacity to detain and house juveniles who aredelinquent or disturbed, and to operate new and existing programs for the treatment of such juveniles; and

WHEREAS, the 30th Circuit Court/Family Division has developed a proposal to increase the capacity ofthe Youth Center to safely detain and treat delinquent and disturbed youth which the court believes to beconsistent with the provisions of the millage proposal recently approved by the voters; and

WHEREAS, the Youth Center is faced with the need to increase staff coverage; and

WHEREAS, the Youth Center has proposed that four (4) Juvenile Detention Specialist positions and one(1) Shift Supervisor position be added; and two (2) Special Part-Time positions be eliminated; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court Administrator has recommended that the Board of Commissionersauthorize the staffing additions in the Youth Center.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizesamending the 2003/04 Child Care Fund contract with the addition of four (4) Juvenile DetentionSpecialist positions and one (1) Shift Supervisor position and the elimination of two (2) Special Part-Time positions at the Ingham County Youth Center, with a net increase of $138,744 in personnelexpenses with a corresponding increase of revenues from the Juvenile Justice Millage in the amount of$69,372 and from the State Child Care Fund in the amount of $69,372 effective March 1, 2004.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes theController to make the necessary budget adjustments and Position Allocation List amendments in theCircuit Court 2003/04 Child Care Fund Budget

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the CountyClerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution andapproved as to form by the County Attorney.

Agenda Item 2e


Agenda Item Title: Resolution to Authorize Security Equipment Purchases for the YouthCenter

Submitted by: Circuit Court/Family Division

Committees: LE ___, JD * , H.S.___ , CS ___ , Finance __*

Summary of Proposed Action: (see letter of explanation)This resolution would authorize the purchase of equipment to ensure appropriate security andmanagement of the Youth Center.

Financial Implications: The funds will come from the Juvenile Justice Millage for the purchase of:

• a walk-through metal detector up to $6,000• (2) hand-held detectors @ $150 = $300 • a psychotropic medication cart up to $1,950

Total $8,250.

Other Implications: None

Staff Recommendation: JA JN * HH This resolution is consistent with the Board of Commissioners’ priority objectives to “foster appropriateyouth development, provide appropriate sanctions,” and “enhance public safety.”

Agenda Item 2e

MEMORANDUM

To: Judiciary CommitteeFinance Committee

From: Travis Faulds


Subject: Recommendation to Authorize the Purchasing of Equipment in the Youth Center

This is a recommendation to authorize the purchasing of equipment to ensure appropriate security andmanagement of the Youth Center. The recommendation is to purchase the following equipment:

A walk-through metal detector (approximate cost of $6,000). This would provide better assurance of asafe and secure environment. Our visitation and intake processes would be much more effective becausewe could immediately screen for weapons upon someone entering our Intake Corridor. Effectivescreening of dangerous weapons could ensure that our residents, staff and visitors are safer while insidethe facility.

Hand-held detector (2 @ $150= $300). These too would provide better assurance of a safe and secureenvironment. They would be used for room searches and when a resident is detained directly from ourHearing Room.

Medication Cabinet (approximately $1950). With our increasing number of residents who receivepsychotropic medications, this unit was recommended by Community Mental Health as the best optionfor securing, storing and dispensing medications to residents at the Youth Facility. Currently, we have nosuch system.

These purchases will result in an additional 2004 cost of $8,250. The Youth Center believes that it cansignificantly improve the level of safety and services in 2004 with this equipment.

I recommend that the Board adopt the attached resolution and authorize the recommended staffingchanges.

cc: Harold Hailey w/attachmentDavid Easterday w/ attachmentDon Reisig w/attachmentNervy Oliver w/attachment

Agenda Item 2e

Introduced by the Judiciary and Finance Committees of the:


RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SECURITY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR THE YOUTH CENTER

WHEREAS, the Youth Center is faced with the need to enhance safety and security of the facility; and

WHEREAS, the Youth Center has proposed that a walk-through metal detector, (2) hand-held detectorsand a psychotropic medication cart be purchased; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court Administrator has recommended that the Board of Commissionersauthorize the purchase of this equipment for the Youth Center.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizesamending the Family Court Youth Center budget by increasing revenues and expenses up to $8,250 fromthe Juvenile Justice Millage for the purchase of:

• a walk-through metal detector up to $6,000• (2) hand-held detectors @ $150 = $300 • a psychotropic medication cart up to $1,950

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes theController to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Circuit Court 2003/04 Child Care FundBudget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners and the CountyClerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

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