ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 23, 2003

AGENDA ITEM NO. 35

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE MICHIGAN FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY

RESOLUTION #03-235

WHEREAS, Ingham County has entered into a Refugee Assistance Program Contract with the Michigan Family Independence Agency (MFIA), authorized for FY 2001-2002 in Resolution No. 02-021; and

WHEREAS, under the contract, Ingham County conducts health assessments of refugees within 90 days of arrival in the United States, which include a complete physical examination, a number of laboratory tests, including tests for communicable disease, immunizations, referrals for services, provision of language assistance and transportation for health care purposes; and

WHEREAS, the MFIA has proposed to amend the contract to extend it through September 30, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised that these funds are included as revenue in the Department's 2004 budget request and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the amendment.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes an amendment to the Refugee Assistance Program Contract with the Michigan Family Independence Agency, originally authorized for FY 2001-2002 by Resolution No. 02-021, and extended for 2002-2003 by Resolution No. 02-190.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment shall authorize the extension of the contract through September 30, 2004 and that the total compensation available to Ingham County for services provided pursuant to the amended contract period shall be $270,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the amendment after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Hertel, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Swope Approved 9/15/03

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Swope, Hertel, Thomas, Minter

Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 9/17/03