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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0830.000 2008-2010William P Kenoi Mayor May 19, 2010 J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the Hawai'i County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 If there any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Office of Aging. C 6144 Nancy E. Crawford Director of Finance Enc. County Finance 25 Aupuni Street, Suite (808) 961-8234 of Hawaii Department 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • Fax (808) 961 -8569 cc: Aging <`�� ✓ ' ��/ ' t� �� 11 °v � wart County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Nancy E. Crawford Director Deanna S. Sako Deputy Director —c N t—r ry rni '. t ,t Re: Operating Budget The Hawaii County Office of Aging recently partnered with the State Executive Office on Aging in applying for the following federal grants: 1) Hospital Discharge Planning Model grant to develop a model to put the patient and caregiver(s) at the center of the discharge planning process and focus on discharging patients home with community -based services, via the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), thereby reducing the number of patients retained in acute care beds past the point of clinical discharge, and reduce the number of default discharges from acute care units to nursing facilities; and 2) ADRC Expansion - Establish new or significantly strengthen existing ADRC programs, develop a 5 year operational plan and budget. The County was awarded $217,922 of the federal funding for these 2 pilot programs, over a three year period. In addition, the State is offering the counties an additional $50,000 in state general funds for ADRC operations. Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Hawai'i Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging for the combined funding of $267,922. Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating these grant monies into the Area Plan on Aging account. In order to receive the additional state funding of $50,000, the contract must be processed and returned to the State no later than June 10, 2010. To meet this deadline, we request to waive the Finance Committee and to have the resolution and bill heard at the Council Meeting scheduled for June 7, 2010. Comm. No. 8 G �7 Ref. To: Ref. Dote MAY 2 5 2010 Form #: B -52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT: STAFF CONTACT: A. REQUEST: SIGNED: Office of Aging Alan Parker Expenditure: 010.411.5411.10.115 Revenues: 3301.04 3304.06 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: May 19, 2010 PHONE: 961 -8600 Requesting a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging. Requesting a bill to appropriate funding for the Hospital Discharge Planning Model and the ADRC Expansion Grant. $267,922.00 $217,922.00 $ 50,000.00 B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The Hawaii County Office of Aging recently partnered with the State Executive Office on Aging in applying for the following federal grants: 1) CMS Person Centered Hospital Discharge Planning grant to develop a model to put the patient and caregiver(s) at the center of the discharge planning process and focus on discharging patients home with community -based services, via the Aging and Disability Resource Center, thereby reducing the number of patients retained in acute care beds past the point of clinical discharge, and . reduce the number of default discharges from acute care units to nursing facilities. 2) ADRC — Establish new or significantly strengthen existing ADRC programs, develop a 5 year operational plan and budget. We have received a contract for the federal funding of these 2 pilot programs over a three year period. In addition, the state is offering the counties an additional $50,000 in state general funds for ADRC operations. The total combined contract is for $267,922.00 However, in order to receive the additional state funding of $50,000, the contract must be processed and returned to the State no later than June 10, 2010. We request to waive the Finance Committee so we can meet this deadline. 77+ Depa ment Head DATE: 05/19/10 Type of Grant Appropriation being requested: (New or an additional appropriation) ❑ Additional appropriation (to an existing grant); Has the original grant notification been transmitted to Council? ❑ Yes ❑ No OR 1 New (for this fiscal year period). Is a draft agreement attached? Yes ❑ No Name of Grant Program: Hospital Discharge Planning Model and ADRC Expansion Grant Grantor: State Department of Health, Executive Office onAging County Grantee Department or Agency: Hawai'i County Office of Aging (HCOA) County Grantee Contact Person: Alan Parker Amount of Grant: $267,922.00 Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): Effective from STATE's Notice to Proceed to September 29, 2012 Purpose of Grant: To award funds to HCOA to demonstrate a patient and caregiver centered discharge planning process and to enable a fully functioning ADRC. County Match required ?: ❑ Yes ® No If yes, Matching Amount? In -kind? Explain: Explanation: County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)? Qty: Permanent: ❑ Temporary: ❑, Duration: Full -time: ❑ Part-time: ❑, Time Element: Qty: Contractual: ❑ Explain: Explanation: State pilot project still in demonstration phase. Additional Comments about Grant: GRANT SUMMARY Supplement to B -52, Request for Council Action Budgeted in account# : Phone Number: 961 -8600 B -52 Grant Summary Form J YOSHIMOTO Chair & Presrdtng Officer EMILY I. NAEOLE Vice Chair May 21, 2010 J Yoshimoto, Chair Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 RE: Resolution No. 344 -10 : A Resolution Authorizing the Office of the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Health, Pursuant to HRS 46 -7, for the Hospital Discharge Planning Model and the Aging and Disability Resource Center Expansion Grants Bill No. 257 : An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 09 -64, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai`i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2010 Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai`i, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above - referenced matter be waived from the Finance Committee to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Finance Committee for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Chair Finance Committee HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County ofHaivai'1 Hawal'i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Han ai', 96720 Approved /Date /Waive to Council: Disapproved /Date /Refer to FC: J Yoshimoto, Chair J Yoshimoto, Chair Hawai`i County Council Hawaii County Council Hauvai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer GUY ENRIQUES BRENDA FORD KELLY GREENWELL PETE HOFFMANN DONALD IKEDA DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DOMINIC YAGONG