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CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to:
Originator: (° 07/08/14 Intro
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Division Head: 07/22/14 Finance
Committee;
JUL 0 1 2014 Council
Dept.Head: ' JA WHATCOM COUNTY
Prosecutor: �+ COUNCIL
Purchasing/Budget: 1V S q\l
Executive: G .3D//'
TITLE OF DOCU T:2014 Supplemental Budget Request#13
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance,Memoranda &Budget Modification Requests
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Requested Date:
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must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be clear in explaining the
intent of the action.)
Supplemental#13 requests funding from the General Fund:
1. To appropriate $15,201 in the Sheriffs Office to fund ballistic armor plates from grant proceeds.
2. To appropriate $2,000 in the Sheriff's Office to fund marijuana eradication operations from grant proceeds.
Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Fund:
3. To appropriate$589,943 in Health to fund enhanced and expanded Behavioral Health Services.
4. To appropriate $33,062 in Health to fund Mental Health Court staff position.
Trial Court Improvement Fund:
5. To appropriate$10,000 to fund transfer for Courtroom minor remodeling.
Administrative Services Fund:
6. To appropriate $10,000 in Facilities to fund minor remodeling in Superior Courtroom Dept. 2.
7. To re-appropriate $130,000 in Information Technology for pictometry project.
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
7/22/2014: Approved in Finanace Committee, forwarded to 7/8/2014: Introduced 7-0
Council for approval 7/22/2014: Adopted 7-0, Ord. 2014-043
Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number:
Ord 2014-043
SPONSORED BY: Finance
PROPOSED BY: Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE: 07/08/14
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-043
AMENDMENT NO. 13 OF THE 2014 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the 2013-2014 budget was adopted November 20, 2012; and,
WHEREAS, changing circumstances require modifications to the approved 2013-2014
budget; and,
WHEREAS, the modifications to the budget have been assembled here for deliberation by
the Whatcom County Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that the 2013-
2014 Whatcom County Budget Ordinance #2012-048 is hereby amended by adding the
following additional amounts to the 2014 budget included therein:
Fund Expenditures Revenues Net Effect
General Fund
Sheriff 17,201 (17,201) -
Total General Fund 17,201 (17,201) -
Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Fund 623,005 - 623,005
Trial Court Improvement Fund 10,000 - 10,000
Administrative Services Fund 140,000 (65,500) 74,500
Total Supplemental 790,206 (82,701) 707,505
In addition, Exhibit B to the 2013-2014 Budget Ordinance entitled "Authorized Positions"
should be amended to provide for the following FTE change:
• Add 1 FTE Mental Health Court Program Manager in Health
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Civil Deputy Prosecutor -Jack Lou -, County xecutive
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Summary of the 2014 Supplemental Budget Ordinance No.13
Net Effect to
Increased (Increased) Fund Balance
(Decreased) Decreased (Increase)
Department/Fund Description Expenditure Revenue Decrease
General Fund
Sheriff To fund ballistic armor plates from grant
proceeds 15,201 (15,201) -
To fund marijuana eradication operations
Sheriff from grant proceeds 2,000 (2,000) -
Total General Fund 17,201 (17,201) -
Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Fund
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To fund enhanced and expanded
Health Behaviorial Health Services 589.943 - 589,943
Health To fund Mental Health Court staff position 33,062 - 33,062
Total Mental Health/Chemical Dependency Fund 623,005 - 623,005
Trial Court Improvement Fund To fund transfer for Courtroom minor 10,000 - 10,000
remodeling
Administrative Services Fund
Facilities To fund minor remodeling in Superior
Courtroom Dept 2 10,000 (10,0001 -
Information Technology To re-appropriate funding for pictometry 0 130,00 (55,500) 74,500
Total Administrative Services Fund 140,000 (65,500) 74,500
Total Supplemental 790,206 (82,701) 707,505
JEFF PARKS
SHERIFF'S OFFICE DERSHERIFF
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BILL ELF° ..:
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HERIFF CHIEF DEPUTY
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PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING ut-' �
311 Grand Avenue CHIEF DEPUTY
Bellingham, WA 98225-4078 f STEVE COOLEY
(360)676-6650 CHIEF INSPECTOR
WENDY JONES
CHIEF OF CORRECTIONS
Memorandum
TO: Jack Louws, County Exec •' 4(4_
JUN 09 ?014
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FROM Sheriff Bill Elfo 41110. JACK LH V
COUNTY , • ;T,s E
DATE: June 9, 2014 .,•S
SUBJECT: Supplemental Budget ID #1874
SO Grant COB 2014 JAG—Ballistic Armor Plates
The attached Supplemental Budget requests budget authority to use funds from the City
of Bellingham 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)to purchase
enhanced ballistic protection plates for Sheriff's Office Special Response Team.
Background and Purpose
The continued trend of violent attacks on innocent citizens at schools and public venues
around the country reaffirms that law enforcement personnel must be prepared and
equipped to deal with armed suspects in order to effectively mitigate threats to the public.
It is essential that the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (SRT)
members have sufficient ballistic resistant armor plates to protect them from advanced
weapons including high caliber rifles.
The City of Bellingham will administer 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant
Grant and provide the Sheriff's Office with $15,201 to upgrade current ballistic
protection plates and purchase enhanced ballistic protection plates in an effort to improve
officer safety.
Funding Amount and Source
Funding of $15,201 will be provided by the City of Bellingham 2014 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Funds, CFDA No. 16.738.
Please contact Undersheriff Jeff Parks at extension 50418 if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Our Vision: The Office of Sheriff: Dedicated to making Whatcom County the Safest in the State through Excellence in Public Safety,
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Sheriff Administration
Fund 1 Cost Center 1003514004 Originator: Dawn Pierce
Expenditure Type: One-Time Year 2 2014 Add'I FTE ❑ Add'I Space ❑ Priority 1
Name of Request: SO Grant COB 2014 JAG- Ballistic Armor Plates /071
X Illrianke Depa . • • d Signature (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date
Costs: Object Object Description Amount Requested
4333.1673 Byrne JAG Grant ($15,201).
6320.001 Office&Op Supplies $15,201
Request Total $O
la. Description of request:
The continued trend of violent attacks on innocent citizens at schools and public venues around the
country reaffirms that law enforcement personnel must be prepared and equipped to deal with armed
suspects in order to effectively mitigate threats to the public. It is essential that the Whatcom County
Sheriffs Office Special Response Team (SRT) members have sufficient ballistic resistant armor plates to
protect them from advanced weapons including high caliber rifles.
The Sheriffs Office will use grant funds to upgrade the current ballistic plates and purchase enhanced
ballistic plates in an effort to improve officer safety.
1 b. Primary customers:
Whatcom County Sheriffs Office SRTmembers.
2. Problem to be solved:
The Sheriffs Office requires budget authority to purchase body armor with 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program Funds.
3a. Options/Advantages:
The Sheriffs Office will use grant funds rather than local funds to purchase ballistic protection plates.
3b. Cost savings:
Cost savings of$15,201
4a. Outcomes:
Enhanced ballistic protection plates will be purchased.
4b. Measures:
5a. Other Departments/Agencies:
The City of Bellingham will administer the grant and provide $15,201 to Whatcom County Sheriffs Office
to purchase body armor.
5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for:
6. Funding Source:
$15,201 from City of Bellingham 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Funds,
CFDA No. 16.738.
Monday,June 09,2014 Rpt:Rpt Suppi Regular
WHATCOM COUNTY JEFF PARKS
SHERIFF'S OFFICE , UNDERSHERIFF
BILL ELFO � < ART EDGE
SHERIFF r. " '- CHIEF DEPUTY
_ DOUG CHADWICK
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
311 Grand A 6'1 CHIEF DEPUTY
Bellingham, WA Avenue STEVE COOLEY
(360)676-6650 CHIEF INSPECTOR
WENDY JONES
CHIEF OF CORRECTIONS
Memorandum RECEIVED
JUN 18 IOM
TO: Jack Louws, County Executive
JACK LOUWS
FROM: Sheriff Bill Elfo , COUNTY EXECUTIVE
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DATE: June 18, 2014
SUBJECT: Supplemental Budget ID# 1876
WSP Marijuana Eradication Grant 2014
The attached Supplemental Budget requests revenue and expenditure budget authority for
Washington State Patrol Marijuana Eradication Grant 2014.
Background and Purpose
The Washington State Patrol awarded $2,000 to Whatcom County Sheriff's Office for
marijuana eradication in 2014. Funds will be used to purchase operating supplies and
small tools and equipment needed by the Northwest Regional Gang and Drug Task Force
for use in marijuana eradication operations.
Funding Amount and Source
$2,000 Federal Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Grant (CFDA No. 16.000)
from Washington State Patrol.
Please contact Undersheriff Jeff Parks at extension 50418 if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Our Vision:The Office of Sheriff: Dedicated to making Whatcom County the Safest in the State through Excellence in Public Safety.
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Sheriff Administration
Supp9 0 it 1876 Fund 1 Cost Center 1003513005 Originator: Dawn Pierce
Expenditure Type: One-Time Year 2 2014 Add'I FTE ❑ Add, Space ❑ Priority 1
Name of Request: WSP Marijuana Eradication Grant 2014
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De a " t Head Signature (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date
Costs: Object Object Description Amount Requested
4333 1603 Marijuana Eradication ($2,000)
6320 Office&Op Supplies $1,000
6510 Tools&Equip $1,000
Request Total $0
la. Description of request:
Federal funds support annual activities associated with locating and eradicating illicit cannabis plants.
The allocation for 2014 will be used to purchase operating supplies and small tools and equipment
needed by the Northwest Regional Gang and Drug Task Force for use in marijuana eradication
operations..
lb. Primary customers:
Members of the Northwest Regional Gang and Drug Task Force and citizens of Whatcom County.
2. Problem to be solved:
There is evidence that trafficking in controlled substances exists and that such illegal activity has a
substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of the State of
Washington. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) provides funding to law enforcement agencies to
support the locating and eradication of illicit production of marijuana. Detection, deterrance, and
eradication activities support the goals and objectives of the Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) funded
Northwest Regional Gang and Drug Task Force and are part of our multi-faceted strategy for combating
gang-drug criminal activity in Whatcom County.
3a. Options/Advantages:
Grant funds will pay for supplies and equipment that would otherwise have to be purchased with local
dollars or not purchased at all.
3b. Cost savings:
$2,000.00
4a. Outcomes:
Items needed will be purchased by September 30, 2014.
4b. Measures:
5a. Other Departments/Agencies:
N/A
5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for:
N/A
6. Funding Source:
Funding from the Washington State Patrol. These funds originate from the Federal Domestic Cannabis
Eradication/Suppression Grant, CFDA No. 16.000.
Wednesday,June 18,2014 Rpt:Rpt Suppl Regular
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Health Department { Regina A. Delahunt
Director
Greg Stern, M.D.
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Memorandum JUN 2 3 2014
JACK �OUWS
TO: Jack Louws, Executive COUNTY - � IVE
FROM: Regina Delahunt, Director
DATE: June 23, 2014
RE: Supplemental Budget Request— Behavioral Health Fund
Two supplemental budget requests are attached for your consideration. One establishes the Mental Health
Court, and the second increases the authorization for behavioral health contract services. A portion of the
funding for these supplemental budgets is from available revenues within the Behavioral Health Fund, with
the remainder from available accumulated fund balance in that fund. As of the beginning of 2014 a $5.4
million fund balance has built up since the fund was established in 2009. Of that total $3 million is in reserve
for construction purposes (the triage center) and the remainder is available to fund services in the
community. The attached spreadsheet shows the long-term plan for this fund. This plan assumes that this
year the program will reach full implementation and over the next few years we will work to maintain a
sustainable program.
Mental Health Court: The design of the Mental Health Court has been under development since early in
2013. The program will consist of a Mental Health Court Program Manager as a Health Department
employee. The manager will oversee the ongoing operations of the mental health court, will coordinate to
work of court team members, provide direct service to court participants, and will ensure the integrity and
quality of the program. This request is for a new full time position and necessary office equipment and
training costs.
Behavioral Health Contract Services: This request for funding is to continue implementation of the
strategic plan developed by the Health Department and supported by the Behavioral Health Revenue
Advisory Committee (BHRAC). The BHRAC provides oversight and guidance of the expenditures of the
Chemical Dependency/Mental Health Program Fund. The BHRAC recommended an increase in programs
and services to the previously designed PITA(Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Aftercare)
Continuum of Care using fund balance that has accumulated during the early years of this revenue source.
The Committee strongly recommended that these new services begin this year. Some of these new services
reflect a shift in funding from other funds or programs. Housing fund revenues have decreased in recent
months, yet the need to continue to support two of our housing programs that serve those with mental health
issues remains critical. Therefore, behavioral health funds are replacing some of the housing funds no longer
available for these programs. The state statute allows for these behavioral health funds to support housing
programs for people living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. The other funding shift
increases local behavioral health funding to the Jail Behavioral Health program. The North Sound Mental
Health Administration (NSMHA) reduced their portion of state funding to us for this program because the
state legislature decreased their funding for the service. As a result, our local funds will backfill this loss and
allow the County to maintain the current jail staffing model.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
509 Bellingham,WA Girard 8225-4005 PUBLIC HEALTH Belllliingham,WA 98225-4551
(360)676-6724 HEALTHIER ALWAYS WORKING FORA SAFER AND
HEAL WHATCOM COUNTY (360)676-4593
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Fund No 124
Chemical Dpndcy/Mental Hlth
updated 6/23/14
Bud Yr 2014 Bud Yr 2015 Bud Yr 2016 Bud Yr 2017 Bud Yr 2018
Beg Fund Balance 5,411,492 4,936,471 4,537,350 4,215,647 3,972,911
2014 Revenues Budgeted 3.795,004 3,870,904 3,948,322 4,027,289 4,107,834 Assumes 2% increase each year
Total With Fd Bal 9,206,496 8,807,375 8,485.672 8,242,936 8,080,745
Expenditures 124100 3,647,020 4,270,025 4,270,025 4,270,025 4,270,025 no increase in 15-18
2014 Supplemental Budgets:
Mental Health Court 33,062
Additional Contract Services 589,943
Total Uses 4,270,025 4,270,025 4,270,025 4,270,025 4,270,025
End Balance 4,936,471 4,537,350 4,215,647 3,972,911 3,810,720
Min Fund Bal 2 mo exp 711,671 711,671 711,671 711,671 711,671
Reserve for construction 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000.000
Total Reserve Minimum 3,711,671 3,71 1,671 3.711,671 3,711,671 3,711,671
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Health Human Services
supc,ID 4 '36C Fund 124 Cost Center 124100 Originator: Christy Fowler
Expenditure Type: One-Time Year 2 2014 Add'I FTE ❑ Add'I Space !Ei Priority 1
Name of Request: Behavioral Health
Depa t Head Signature (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date
Costs: Object Object Description Amount Requested
6610 Contractual Services $589,943
Request Total $589,943
la. Description of request:
Enhanced and expanded services planned for the remainder of 2014 require an increase in budget
spending authority. These additional services are part of the strategic plan created by the Health
Department and supported by the Behavioral Health Revenue Advisory Committee that provides oversight
and guidance of the expenditures of the Chemical Dependency/Mental Health Program Fund. These
programs and services have been added since the original budget was approved. The Advisory
Committee recommended an increase in programs and services to the previously designed PITA
(Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Aftercare) Continuum of Care since a fund balance was
available to support them and the community need for them was well established. The Committee
strongly recommended that these new services begin this year.
Some of these new services reflect a shift in funding from other funds or programs. Housing fund
revenues have decreased in recent months, yet the need to continue to support two of our housing
programs remains critical. Therefore, behavioral health funds are replacing some of the housing funds no
longer available for these programs. The state statute allows for these behavioral health funds to support
housing programs for people living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
The other funding shift increases local behavioral health funding to the Jail Behavioral Health program.
The North Sound Mental Health Administration (NSMHA) reduced their portion of state funding to us for
this program because the state legislature decreased their funding for the service. As a result, our local
funds will backfill this loss and allow the County to maintain the current jail staffing model. NSMHA has
increased Medicaid funding to us in the General Fund to account for this loss to be directed to other
activities not noted here.
lb. Primary customers:
The four general areas of focus include:
1) Individuals living with mental illness in need of housing assistance, primarily in the form of programs
and supportive services that promote sustainable housing. The programs receiving these funds are City
Gate program, managed by Pioneer Human Services, and SUN House, managed by SUN Community
Services.
2)Youth and their families experiencing behavioral health challenges that negatively impact their
academic and social success. Funds are added to the seven school district contracts to ensure on-site
mental health services.
3) Individuals who are struggling with Substance Use Disorders and require intensive treatment to
promote recovery efforts. Funds will be distributed to our contracted Substance Abuse Treatment
agencies in order to expand the array of services needed to support recovery.
4) Individuals incarcerated in our jail whose untreated/under-treated mental illness exacerbates their
criminal behaviors.
2. Problem to be solved:
These services are being added to the existing Continuum of Care in order to fill gaps in current
Monday,June 23,2014 Rpt:Rpt Suppl Regular
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Health Human Services
Fund 124 Cost Center 124100 Originator: Christy Fowler
programs. The shift in funding from housing to behavioral health solves the problem of jeopardizing the
sustainability of two comprehensive housing programs.
3a. Options/Advantages:
These additional programs and services this will increase access to treatment and improve behavioral
health outcomes.
3b. Cost savings:
Long-term savings are variable depending upon the services provided.
4a. Outcomes:
Each Evidence-based program (EBP) has its own expected positive outcomes. Programs and services
that are not specifically EBPs also provide outcome data as required by contract.
4b.Measures:
1) Decrease in number of days homeless and increase in housing stability, as well as improved behavioral
health stability
2) Increase in youth and their families utilizing treatment in their community, and experiencing improved
behavioral health and academic success
3) Increase in the number of people accessing comprehensive substance abuse treatment
4) Improvement in behavioral health stability of incarcerated individuals, and connection to behavioral
health services upon release.
5a. Other Departments/Agencies:
The Affordable Care Act(ACA) has increased the number of Whatcom County citizens who have
Medicaid or Commercial insurance to cover some of the services previously supported by this fund. The
County has begun to experience some cost savings as Medicaid and Commercial Insurance support
outpatient mental health treatment. These savings allow us to divert previously budgeted monies to other
programs and services. A need to support behavioral health treatment with local funds will continue for
those individuals who require comprehensive services not otherwise covered. The magnitude of local
support needed is still unknown given the new roll-out of the ACA. Our 2015-2016 budget will reflect this
significant shift in health care delivery and payment.
By design, the Health Department is planning to increase program costs to exceed expected revenue in
2014. The undedicated fund balance allows for this, and helps provide funding and stability to programs
that are transitioning to Medicaid funding in the near future.
5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for:
Anne Deacon, Human Services Manager, and other Human Services division staff.
6. Funding Source:
1/10th of 1% Sales Tax dedicated funding
Monday,June 23,2014 Rpr:Rpr Suppl Regular
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Health Human Services
Supp7 ID# 187 Fund 124 Cost Center 124111 Originator: Anne Deacon
Expenditure Type: Ongoing Year 2 2014 Add'I FTE ❑ Add'I Space ❑ Priority 1
[Name of Request: Mental Health Court
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Departm Head Signature (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date
Costs: Object Object Description Amount Requested
6110 Regular Salaries&Wages $21,940
6210 Retirement $1,975
6230 Social Security $1,755
6245 Medical Insurance
$4,158
6255 Other H&W Benefits $560
6259 Worker's Comp-Interfund $174
6320 Office&Op Supplies $2,000
6780 Travel-Educ/Training $500
Request Total $33,062
1a. Description of request:
The design of the Mental Health Court in Whatcom County is in its final stages, with implementation
targeted for year end. An additional FTE, a Mental Health Court Program Manager, is being requested
who will have the responsibility of managing the programmatic elements of the Mental Health Court, as
well as provide direct service to the court participants.
lb.Primary customers:
Whatcom County citizens enrolled in the Mental Health Court
2. Problem to be solved:
This is a new program that requires a qualified professional to manage the ongoing operations, coordinate
the work of the court team members, provide direct service, and ensure the integrity and quality of the
program.
3a. Options/Advantages:
An effective Mental Health Court will increase public safety and reduce the use of our criminal justice
systems as adult offenders with serious mental illness will receive comprehensive care and judicial
oversight.
3b. Cost savings:
Current data from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy shows that$6.75 in benefits will result
for every$1 spent per participant.
4a. Outcomes:
Increased public safety due to reduced criminal behavior. Decreased criminal justice costs.
4b. Measures:
In 2014 measures will include the recruitment, hiring and training of a Mental Health Court Program
Manager;final design of the Mental Health Court program; and initial implementation of the Court.
5a. Other Departments/Agencies:
Other
Monday,June 23,2014 Rpt:Rpt Suppi Regular
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Health Human Services
Fund 124 Cost Center 124111 Originator: Anne Deacon
5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for:
Anne Deacon, Human Services Manager, will be responsible for supervision of the Mental Health Court
Program Manager and the oversight of the Mental Health Court program design and initial implementation.
6. Funding Source:
Chemical Dependency Mental Health Program Fund
Monday,June 23,2014 Rpt:Rpt Suppl Regular
WHATCOM COUNTY 440"
Health Department � 1; Regina Delahunt
Director
Greg gem, M.D.
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and preventing disease. teaalea"so
Memorandum
TO: JACK LOUWS
FROM: Anne Deacon, Human Services Manager
DATE: July 11, 2014
RE: Mental Health Court Budget Introduction
A Supplemental :udget request goes before County Council on July 22'°x,with
consideration for initial funding of a new staff position in the Health Department,the
Mental Health Court Program Manager. The hiring of this position will allow the county
to move toward the initiation of a Mental Health Court(MHC). We would like to take a
few minutes to introduce this new program to the County Council during their Finance
Committee meeting on July 22nd
.
The funding for this new Court will come from our local Chemical Dependency/Mental
Health Program Fund. We estimate the cost of the first full year of operations in 2015 to
be approximately$250,000 to$300,000. We are still in development stage and will use
2015 to finalize our operational model and associated expenses.
Attached are two documents that provide a brief overview of our Mental Health Court: a
handout we will be using with the public to educate them about our Mental Health Court,
and a graphic of the Sequential Intercept Model that shows where MJ-1C's fit in the
continuum of diversion options for offenders with mental illness. We intend to implement
a MHC in our District Court and Bellingham's Municipal Court.
We have invited critical stakeholders to the Finance Committee and hope they will have
an opportunity to speak to the Council. Our guests include Bellingham Municipal Court
Commissioner Pete Smiley, District Court Administrator Bruce Van Glubt,and Lake
Whatcom Treatment Center Director, Mike Watson.
We know that a successful Mental Health Court will need to choose its target population
wisely, hire an experienced Mental Health Professional as the manager,and provide the
necessary program elements that research states are critical to positive outcomes.
Our target population will be offenders whose current charges can be addressed in either
District or Municipal Courts,have a serious mental illness that is not well managed, and
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(360)676-6724 HEALTHIER WHATCOM COUNTY (360)676-4593
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who have a high risk of reoffending thereby continuing their drain on the criminal justice
system.
Our Mental Health Court Program Manager must have both clinical and administrative
expertise to lead the MHC teams in their intensive work and programming with the initial
35 participants.
Finally,successful MHC's must offer three critical program components: comprehensive
mental health treatment,behavior change programs, and recovery support services.
These are all offered under intense judicial oversight,with a team of professionals
collaboratively involved in every aspect of the Court.
We will have two MHC teams in Whatcom County,with some overlap in membership.
Bellingham Municipal Court will have a team that includes their Commissioner,City
Attorney and Public Defender. Whatcom District Court's team will consist of District
Court Judges,Prosecuting Attorney and the Public Defender. Both teams will share the
expertise of our District Court Probation Behavioral Health Unit,community treatment
providers,community social service providers, and the MHC Program Manager.
The launch of a Mental Health Court wilt be a new and exciting opportunity for our
community. To be successful,we know that our judges and commissioners will need to
modify their style to be effective with this particular population("prom,<i ral fairness"),
our attorneys will need to work collaboratively on the best interests of the participants as
well as the community,and our MHC Program Manager will need to balance the clinical
and programmatic priorities with the requirements of the legal system and its many
processes.
We h.,e to achieve the return on our investments financially,as well as through the
gratification of helping offenders living with mental illness become healthy law-abiding
Whatcom County citizens.
Whatcom County Mental Health Court `" ,F" i '
Mental Health Court Design Team Members
County Health Department Human Service Manager
County District Court Judges Services Provided to MHC
13ellingham Municipal Court Commissioner Participants Include
County District Court Administrator Health Treatment
County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Medications
Bellingham City Attorney
Judicial Oversight
County Deputy Public Defender
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Bellingham Public Defender Behavior Change Programs
Superior Court Judge Recovery Support Services
Community Treatment and Social Service Provider . Housing
• Transportation
Mental Health Court Expected Outcomes • Education
- Job readiness
• Reductions in re-arrest rates
• Reductions in jail days
• improved mental health
• Housing stability
• Treatment compliance
Mental Health Court Design Elements
I. Voluntary participation
2. Mental Health Court Team that works collaboratively to ensure optimal success for
participant
3. Incentives and sanctions used as immediate rewards and consequences to help shape
positive behavior
4. Judicial oversight and regular contact in hearings to provide motivation for change
5. Evidence-based programs offered to address criminal thinking and behavior— a critical
component of successful outcomes for participants
6. Priority connection to community treatment services and recovery supports
Whatcom County Mental Health Court
What is ft? A Mental Health Court is a court with a special docket designed to achieve a reduction in
recidivism and symptoms of mental illness among offenders by increasing their likelihood for
successful rehabilitation through early, continuous, and intense judicially supervised treatment.
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Overarching Goals
WHO WILL WE SERVE?
Whatcom County adults with a 1. Promote public safety
serious mental illness who: 2. Engage and retain
-are involved with the criminal participants in effective
justice system
community treatment
-have a high risk to reoffend services
-have current criminal charges 3. Reduce contact with
pending with District or
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WHY DO WE NEED A MENTAL HEALTH COURT?
Approximately 12— 15%of the Whatcom County jail population suffers from serious mental
illness and would be eligible for Mental Health Court
rh Criminal behavior is more likely to continue when serious mental illness is untreated
Incarceration may worsen the symptoms of mental illness
Y Jail stays are longer and more expensive for individuals with mental illness
Jail must pay for expensive psychotropic medications..,approximately$142,680 in 2013 alone
Mental Health Court participants are significantly less likely to repeat criminal behavior
> Mental health treatment alone doesn't reduce criminal behaviors—intensive oversight and
effective programming is required to address successfully the symptoms of mental illness and
the pattern of criminal behavior
According to the Washington State Institute for Public Policy(2014) Mental Health Court
benefits are$7.54 for every $1 spent by the public
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offenders with mental illness. The adapted Sequential Intercept Mode/shown
above demonstrates the many points of intervention where programs and
services can be targeted. MHCs are included in the"Intervention and treatment"
section above. Each intervention offered along this model continuum serves to
divert offenders from further criminal justice system involvement.
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Non-Departmental
Fund 135 Cost Center 135100 Originator: M Caldwell
Expenditure Type: One-Time Year 2 2014 Add'I FTE ❑ Add'i Space ❑ Priority 1
Name of Request: Trf to fund Court minor remodeling
X
Department Head Signature (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date
Costs: Object Object Description Amount Requested
2910.1000 Fund Balance ($10,000)
8351 Operating Transfer Out $10,000
Request Total $0
1a. Description of request:
Trial Court Improvement Fund Balance will be the funding source for minor remodeling requested by
Judge Garrett for her courtroom. See related supplemental#1871, Remodel Space for Judicial Assistant
and Court Reporter
lb. Primary customers:
Court personnel
2. Problem to be solved:
3a. Options/Advantages:
3b. Cost savings:
4a. Outcomes:
4b. Measures:
5a. Other Departments/Agencies:
5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for:
6. Funding Source:
TCIF fund balance
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WHATCOM COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SEVICES ' 316 Lottie Street
Whatcom County Courthouse Bellingham, WA 98225-4010
311 Grand Ave, Suite 108 ,r Phone: 360.676.6746
Bellingham, WA 98225-4083s{yN�'�a Fax: 360.676.6789
Facilities @co.whatcom.wa.us
MICHAEL RUSSELL
Facilities Manager
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jack Louws, County Executive
FROM: Michael Russell, Facilities Mana r `1
RE: Supplemental Budget Request
DATE: June 23, 2014
Enclosed for your review is the Supplemental Budget Request form for the minor remodel in
Judge Garrett's courtroom.
• Background and Purpose
This purposed work is being done at Judge Garrett's request to improve the security and efficiency
within her courtroom. The remodel will include the judicial assistant and the court clerks areas.
• Funding Amount and Source
The funding amount needed for this project is $10,000.00 and will come from the Trial Court
Improvement Fund.
• Differences from Previous Contract
This project is a one-time agreement.
Please contact Michael Russell at extension 50575, if you have any questions or concerns regarding this
request.
Enclosures
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Administrative Services Facilities Management
Fund 507 Cost Center 50712 Originator: Michael Russell
Expenditure Type: One-Time Year 2 2014 Add'I FTE ❑ Add'I Space ❑ Priority 1
Name of Request: Remodel Space for Judicial Assist& Court Reporter
X
Depa ent Head Signature (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date
Costs: Object Object Description Amount Requested
7070 Minor Remodeling $10,000
8301 Operating Transfer In ($10,000)
Request Total $0
1a. Description of request:
This minor remodel will address some security and efficiency concerns that Judge Garrett has within her
courtroom. This work will include modifications to the two workspaces in Superior Courtroom Dept. 2, One
for the judicial assistant and the other for the court reporter.
lb. Primary customers:
Superior Courtroom Dept. 2
2. Problem to be solved:
This minor remodel will address some security and efficiency concerns that Judge Garrett has within her
courtroom.
3a. Options/Advantages:
This minor remodel will address some security and efficiency concerns that Judge Garrett has within her
courtroom
3b. Cost savings:
The cost savings will be in efficiencies gained by this remodel
4a. Outcomes:
The completion of this work will help to address Judge Garrett's security and efficiency concerns she has
with her courtroom.
4b. Measures:
The completion of this work will address efficiency and security concerns Judge Garrett has with her
courtroom.
5a. Other Departments/Agencies:
Whatcom County Facilities Management
5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for:
Michael Russell
6. Funding Source:
Trial Court Improvement Fund
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WHATCOM COUNTY Gpr4 coo
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES _ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UAL - Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 305
�sy,N G T Bellingham,WA 98225-4038
PERRY L. RICE
IT Manager
To: Jack Louws, County Executive
From: Perry L. Rice, IT Manager (.0 IL/4
Date: June 23, 2014
Re: Supplemental Budget Request—Re-appropriate Funds for Pictometry
• Background and Purpose
In 2012, Whatcom County entered into an agreement(Contract#201210015) with Pictometry
International Corporation(Pictometry)to acquire digital aerial imagery of western Whatcom
County. After evaluating the imagery that Pictometry flew in Spring of 2013, Whatcom County
notified Pictometry that the dataset was not acceptable due to too much foliage on the trees and
shrubs and payment was withheld. Pictometry performed a reflight in Spring of 2014.
The purpose of this request is to reappropriate funds in order to pay for the dataset under contract
now that the reflight has been completed.
• Funding Amount and Source
This supplemental request is to reappropriate $130,000 of the 2013 regional Pictometry budget to
2014. The source of the funding is as follows:
Funding Source Amount
Regional Partners $80,000
Whatcom County—General Fund $20,000
Whatcom County—Public Works—Flood $15,000
Whatcom County—Public Works—Road $15,000
Total $130,000
Please contact Perry Rice at extension 52511 or Mike Pelela at extension 50112 if you have any
questions or concerns regarding this request.
Administration Facilities Management Finance/Accounting Human Resources Information Technology
(360)676-6717 (360)676-6746 (360)676-6734 (360)676-6802 (360)676-7684
Fax(360)676-6775 Fax(360)676-6789 Fax(360)7384553 Fax(360)738-2521 Fax(360)676-7727
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Administrative Services Information Technology
iuppl ID# 1737 Fund 507 Cost Center 507102 Originator: Perry Rice
Expenditure Type: One-Time Year 2 2014 Add'I FTE ❑ Add, Space ❑ Priority 1
Name of Request: Reappropriation of Regional Pictometry Budget
6/2S/20/1
Department Head Signature (Required on Hard Copy Submission) Date
Costs: Object Object Description Amount Requested
2880.1000 Retained Earnings ($74,500)
4341.8000 Data Processing Services ($55,500)
6630 Professional Services $130,000
Request Total $0
la. Description of request:
In 2012, Whatcom County entered into an agreement(Contract#201210015)with Pictometry
International Corporation (Pictometry)to acquire ortho and obllique imagery of western Whatcom County
to add to the existing 2004, 2008 and 2010 datasets. This is a regional cost sharing effort with 15 local
government and tribal partners. Interlocal agreements are in place with all of our regional partners.
After evaluating the imagery that Pictometry flew in Spring of 2013, Whatcom County notified Pictometry
that the dataset was not acceptable due to too much foliage on the trees and shrubs and payment was
withheld. Pictometry performed a reflight in Spring of 2014.
The purpose of this request is to reappropriate funds in order to pay for the dataset under contract now
that the reflight has been completed.
1b. Primary customers:
Primary Whatcom Co. Departments: Public Works& Planning and Development Services
Secondary Whatcom Co. Departments: Assessor's Office, Health, Sheriffs Office, Treasurer's Office
Regional Partners: Cities, Tribes and other local jurisdictions.
2. Problem to be solved:
Funding needs to be reappropriated in the 2014 budget. 2013 budget authority was not used since the
imagery provided from the Spring 2013 flight was not accepted and payment was withheld. A partial
reflight was completed in Spring 2014.
Whatcom County departments and regional partners depend on "current" aerial imagery for critical
governmental operations:
- Landuse planning and enforcement
- Road construction planning and maintenance
- Asset management
- Property appraisals
- Law enforcement situational awareness
- Onsite septic system permitting
- Court exhibits
- Public presentations
Ideally, aerial imagery would be acquired every 2-3 years to support the above operations. As imagery
ages, it becomes less useful.
Wednesday,June 25,2014 Rpt:Rpt Suppl Regular
Supplemental Budget Request Status: Pending
Administrative Services Information Technology
5upp i # 173 7 Fund 507 Cost Center 507102 Originator: Perry Rice
3a. Options/Advantages:
Whatcom County is under contract with Pictometry.
3b. Cost savings:
The Whatcom Regional Pictometry cost sharing partnership is saving Whatcom County$80,000.
4a. Outcomes:
Updated imagery from the Spring 2013 and Spring 2014 re-flilght has been received from Pictometry
in PDS & PW primarily, but also the Sheriffs Office, Assessor's Office, Health Department,
Treasurer and AS will be provided with access to the imagery in 2014. Imagery will be provided to our
regional partners on the same schedule.
4b. Measures:
Updated ortho and oblique imagery delivered from vendor.
Distributing the imagery to regional partners.
Providing access to the imagery to county departments.
5a. Other Departments/Agencies:
AS Division of Information Technology will assist users in PDS & PW (Also, Health, Sheriffs Office,
Assessor's Office, Treasurer's Office and other interested departments)with access to the imagery,
software configuration and training.
5b. Name the person in charge of implementation and what they are responsible for:
Whatcom County will be partnering with leads from the cities, tribes and other local jurisdictions.
6. Funding Source:
Interlocal agreements with the cities, tribes and other local jurisdictions are in place for$80,000 in cost
sharing. The remaining $50,000 is funded by transfers from the following funds: $20K GF, $15K Road,
$15K Flood. Other local jurisdictions have already prepaid $24,500 and the county funds have entirely
prepaid their$50,000.
Wednesday,June 25,2014 Rpt:Rpt Suppl Regular