HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Modification of 2012/13 Human Services Contract with ARC of Story County RESOLUTION NO. 12-375
RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION TO 2012/13 HUMAN SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR ARC OF STORY COUNTY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,The Arc of Story County receives funding through the ASSET process for three
programs that serve individuals affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, and two
programs were allocated City funds for 2012/13 through the ASSET Process: Respite Retreats
($5,600) and Special Recreation-Active Lifestyles ($1,100); and,
WHEREAS, following adoption of the State's new mental health redesign legislation this
spring, Story County was forced to make major modifications to the funding of mental health
programs in order to balance its costs; and,
WHEREAS, on June 26, the County cut $218,000 in mental health programs, including its
entire$31,200 ASSET allocation to The Arc for 2012/13,therefore,it has requested that the$5,600
in City funding allocated to Respite Retreats be reallocated entirely to Special Recreation- Active
Lifestyles; and,
WHEREAS, The Arc has indicated that the respite program can be funded by transferring
State grant funds from another program, and assuming the City approves this transfer of funds, The
Arc intends to request$10,000 in one-time grant funds from United Way to support Active Lifestyles;
and,
WHEREAS, this will be considered by United Way on July 12 at its Allocations
Subcommittee meeting and will be sent to the Board for consideration on July 26; and,
WHEREAS, The Arc has also proposed increasing fees to bring in additional revenue, and
a part-time coordinator for Active Lifestyles would not increase to full-time as planned in order to
save costs; and,
WHEREAS, the City would continue to only reimburse for clients of the Active Lifestyles
program who live within the city limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that an amendment to The Arc's 2012/13 ASSET contract to reflect an allocation of$0 in Respite
Retreats and$6,700 in Active Lifestyles is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10' day of July, 2012.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski
Voting nay: None Absent: Wacha
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10' day of July, 2012.