Homeless and Human Services Planner - $73,500/0.5 FTE. The Homelessness and Human Services Program Planner will serve as the lead analyst in developing and implementing the Human Services Plan, the homelessness planning process, and other major initiatives as directed by the department director. This position will better coordinate County human services among DCHS, Executive Office, Office of Regional Policy and Planning, Health Department, Parks and Recreation, and Department of Youth Services.

Community Corrections - $132,082/2 FTE. The two Program Analysts will manage a broad-based community participation effort to reach citizens at large and system stakeholders, find external funding, secure grants, support work groups by analyzing and presenting data and literature, and create recommendations for program change and implementation in regards to community corrections procedures.

Non-CX DCHS Admin. Rent Increases - $13,272. This item adds the non-CX proportionate share of the DCHS Admin. rent increases for DCHS. The rent increase is calculated by assuming the same square footage occupied in the Exchange Building (The DCHS Admin. new location for 2000) as is presently occupied in the Key Tower. The CX share of the rent increase was built into the 2000 status quo budget.

Central Rate Changes - $82,152. Central Rate adjustments include CX overhead, rent, and ITS infrastructure.

Additional Unincorporated Area Council - $10,000. This add will provide administrative support for the Unincorporated Area Council in the Snoqualmie area.

Child Care Labor Subsidy - $197,869/0.79 FTE. This add funds the first year of a 5-year pilot project. The purpose of this pilot project is to assess what effect increasing salary and benefit levels has upon the quality of childcare in King County. This program will be administered by an Office Tech II (.29 FTE) and a Program Representative (.50 FTE). Seven South King County Childcare providers will be chosen as pilot program participants. In addition, the Children and Family Commission (CFC) will contribute $50,000 to fund an evaluation.

Children & Family Services - One-Time Funds – $222,716. CSD was presented with an opportunity for the use of one-time Children and Family Services Set Aside funds. The agency chose to provide: Enhanced Child Care Provider Training ($100,000), Domestic Violence Cross-Systems Coordination ($85,216), and Technology Upgrades ($37,500).

Net Change in TLT, true-temps, & FTEs - $0/0.1 FTE. The net impact of a series of technical changes in personnel resulted in $0 adjustment and a 0.1 FTE addition. The .10 FTE is an office technician position that will be maintaining a permanent database. The City of Seattle will be partially funding this position.

Underexpenditure Contra – ($35,179). The Adopted 2000 Budget includes a 1% underexpenditure contra in each CX operating and CX transfer budget to directly budget for assumed underexpenditure levels. A remaining central contra of .75% is being held in the CX Financial Plan, for a total assumption of 1.75% underexpenditure for all CX operating and CX transfer budgets. While it is a change in that the contra is now directly placed in each budget, it is the same policy as in previous years. CX departments are asked to manage to a total underexpenditure requirement of 1.75%. The underexpenditure requirement for CSD was calculated on the administrative portion of its budget only.

Central Rate Changes - ($332,277). Central Rate adjustments include finance rates, rent, and Motor Pool.

Housing Planner - $41,651/0.50 FTE. The Consortium’s Joint Recommendations Committee recommends this additional .5 FTE be paid from HOME funds to assist the lead Federal Housing & Community Development planner with implementing the Fair Housing Action Plan and other duties.

Program Reduction – ($1,282,233). The $1,283,233 reduction in this fund represents a 2000 forecasted reduction in recaptured funds (funds in excess of what is needed to perform a program or service) and in the Shelter Plus Care program. Of this decrease, $594,008 is associated with reduced income in the Shelter Plus Care program for homeless adults. The program will issue 100 fewer housing vouchers in 2000. The recaptured funds estimate will be reviewed and updated prior to passage of the 2000 appropriations ordinance.

Central Rate Changes - $210,454. Central Rate adjustments include rent, finance rates, CX overhead, ITS infrastructure, and debt service.

Planner II, HOF Project Manager - $0/1.0 FTE. The number of active HOF projects has grown to 30 requiring the conversion of a TLT to a FTE Career Service HOF project manager. The HOF funds housing development and preservation for low-income households with income below 50% of median. This proposal will increase efficiency and timelines of HOF project management, assisting clients served by the Division of Mental Health & Chemical Abuse Dependency and other County agencies.

Underexpenditure Contra - ($32,950). The Adopted 2000 Budget includes a 1% underexpenditure contra in each CX operating and CX transfer budget to directly budget for assumed underexpenditure levels. A remaining central contra of .75% is being held in the CX Financial Plan, for a total assumption of 1.75% underexpenditure for all CX operating and CX transfer budgets. While it is a change in that the contra is now directly placed in each budget, it is the same policy as in previous years. CX departments are asked to manage to a total underexpenditure requirement of 1.75%.

Central Rate Changes - $37,651. Central Rate adjustments include rent and ITS infrastructure.

Transfer to Capital Fund - $69,269. HOF is budgeted in the capital fund. This adjustment represents an increase in the transfer amount.

Transitional and Treatment Housing - $25,000. This program supports the existing Incarcerated Veteran’s Project and the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (VAMC) by providing additional housing for veterans coming out of in-patient alcohol treatment. The program’s goal is to break the of re-entrance into the criminal justice system for veterans that have underlying alcohol addiction and homelessness problems.

Expansion of Pro-Vet Application - $22,156. The Pro-Vet Application is a database that assists the Veterans Program in identifying veteran eligibility and Veterans Program usage patterns regarding financial cash assistance for King County veterans. Fund balance supports this request.

Other Adjustments - $11,726. This item increases funds for two purposes. The first is a Security Guard benefit rates increase for which the Veteran’s fund is accountable. The second is an increase in the Contra/Contingent account. This account increase allows Veterans Programs to carry forward 1999 COLA and benefit increases that did not get carried forward during the Proposed Status Quo budget phase.

Central Rate Changes - ($78,006). Central Rate adjustments include ITS O&M, finance rates, and CX overhead.

Program Reduction – ($928,295). In 2000, the Federal Job Training Partnership Act will be superseded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). This change will result in a projected revenue decrease of 41%, or $802,438, in federal funding for youth employment programs for both in-school youth and dropouts. The balance of the decrease was needed changes and transfers associated with this loss.

Transfer Port Jobs to Economic Development – ($80,000). The Port Jobs contract will be transferred to Economic Development. Service will still be provided but will be sub-contracted by Economic Development.

Transfer CX Day Camp Funding from CSD to WTP - $128,616. Funds formerly used to support summer reading day camps for elementary age children will be reprogrammed to serve low-income youth with serious risks of dropping out of school. The program is double budgeted in CSD and WTP.

New Start Program - $537,446. This project will provide community services, training, and employment opportunities to gang and criminal justice involved youth. This program is funded through the Private Industry Council.

CFS One-Time Funds - $100,000. DCHS was presented with an opportunity for the use of one-time Children and Family Services Set-Aside funds. The agency chose to provide Youth and Family Independence (YFIP) Enhancements plus $10,000 for technology improvements.

Underexpenditure Contra – ($11,495). The Adopted 2000 Budget includes a 1% underexpenditure contra in each CX operating and CX transfer budget to directly budget for assumed underexpenditure levels. A remaining central contra of .75% is being held in the CX Financial Plan, for a total assumption of 1.75% underexpenditure for all CX operating and CX transfer budgets. While it is a change in that the contra is now directly placed in each budget, it is the same policy as in previous years. CX departments are asked to manage to a total underexpenditure requirement of 1.75%.

Central Rate Changes - $19,821. Central Rate adjustments include flex benefits, ITS O&M/infrastructure, and rent.

Fiscal Staffing Support - $12,090/0.50 FTE. A Data Entry/Office Assistant position will be increased from half-time to full-time due to the volume of work.

Early Intervention Part C - $500,000. This program is a one-time revenue add for enhanced services for infants and toddlers and their families to treat children with developmental delays under 3 years of age.

Housing Technical Assistance - $50,000. Developmental Disabilities (DD) fund balance will be used to fund a technical assistance program based on a 1998 Housing Needs Assessment to assist individuals with DD in public and private housing funding.

Expand Opportunities for Individuals - $200,000. This program supports increasing social, employment, and recreational opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.

Program Increase - $1,873,269. An increase of $1.3 million in funding from the State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will allow the Division to increase the number of adults in King County who receive employment and community access services. The major share of the new funding will be used, in accordance with Legislative directives, for specific target populations which include currently-unserved individuals who live with older parents. The other portion of the $1.3 million increase will be used to continue services for adults who started receiving services late in 1998 or during 1999. An additional $500,000 increase in Federal funds will be used to enhance infant/toddler early intervention services for children ages birth to 36 months and their families.

Underexpenditure Contra – ($5,167). The Adopted 2000 Budget includes a 1% underexpenditure contra in each CX operating and CX transfer budget to directly budget for assumed underexpenditure levels. A remaining central contra of .75% is being held in the CX Financial Plan, for a total assumption of 1.75% underexpenditure for all CX operating and CX transfer budgets. While it is a change in that the contra is now directly placed in each budget, it is the same policy as in previous years. CX departments are asked to manage to a total underexpenditure requirement of 1.75%.

Central Rate Changes – ($262,721). Central Rate adjustments include CX overhead, ITS new development/O&M, insurance, rent, and finance rates.

ACCESS Demonstration – ($1,492,067/1.0 FTE). This federal pilot project is ending. The activities found to be of greatest value that were supported by the $1.5 million federal grant will be continued through a different program, Homeless Outreach, Stabilization, and Treatment program (see below).

Mentally Ill Offender – ($10,900/1.0FTE). This proposal reflects the reduction of $65,000 and 1.0 FTE from a state grant program for easing the transition into the community of released mentally ill offenders.

Federal Child Initiative Grant – $483,280. This proposal annualizes the grant initially awarded in 1999 for enhancing and consolidating funding for children’s mental health programs. The goal is to consolidate the fragmented and categorical funding streams that target young people with mental illness to ensure accountability and effective care for this population.

Homeless Outreach, Stabilization, and Treatment (HOST) – $450,000. This proposal would restore some of the services from the federally funded ACCESS program. The HOST program will focus on the most needy of the mentally ill populations in King County: severely ill, homeless persons. The HOST contractor will engage this population with active outreach measures, attempt to stabilize acute conditions, obtain housing placement, and treatment. Although the $450,000 proposal would initially be funded from the Mental Health fund balance, State RSN resources will fund the program starting in 2001.

DYS Assessment Program – $50,000. Funded by state RSN resources, this $50,000 program increase (to $150,000) would continue development of a juvenile mental health triage program. The program, modeled after the existing Crisis Triage Unit at Harborview, would be staffed in conjunction with Children’s Hospital, and located in the Upper Alder building. The MHCADS considers the current practice of seeing both adults and juveniles at the Crisis Triage Unit as not being in the best interests of the youth.

Integrated RSN/PHP Program – $8,381,423. Currently the County provides outpatient mental health services through the Prepaid Health Plan, on a full-risk-assumption basis from the State. Inpatient services are provided on a fee-for-service basis. This proposed increase for integration of Regional Service Network services and Prepaid Health Plan services includes funding for the State mandated integration of outpatient and inpatient mental health services. The budget proposal assumes that the County will start providing inpatient services in July 2000.

Administration of Integrated Services Entity – $50,613/6.0 FTE. Integral to the integrated service concept is a contract with an "Entity" which is a risk bearing outside business or not-for-profit organization that will maintain the provider network. The MHCADS proposes 4.0 FTE (3.0 transferred from the Substance Abuse Fund) for IS support to the division, and 2.0 FTE to administer the Entity.

Central Rate Changes – $158,418. Central rate adjustments include CX overhead, ITS, Finance, telecommunications, lease, and labor settlement rates.

Administrative Costs and Charge Back to Substance Abuse Fund – 18.0 FTE. The 2000 Adopted Budget will transfer 16.0 FTE from the Substance Abuse fund to the Mental Health fund. This is actually a net zero transaction to each fund as it also includes a charge back to the Substance Abuse fund for the administrative costs. An offsetting adjustment is included in the Substance Abuse fund proposal.

The department believes that this change will assist in accurately assessing each fund’s administrative costs. Due to the nature of the reorganization, many managers and administrative staff are providing services to both units. The Department is of the opinion that consolidating the expenditures and distributing them on a proportionate basis from one fund is simpler than the alternative.

Fee Increases - $12,282. This item budgets membership fee increases for various associations with whom the County is involved. These organizations include: the Puget Sound Regional Council, the Washington State Association of Counties, and the Washington Association of County Officials.

Central Rate Changes - $618. Central Rate adjustments include finance rates.

COLA for Contracts – $16,728. This request provides Human Service/CJ Community Contracts a 4% COLA increase.

Central Rate Changes - $23,480. Central Rate adjustments include finance rates.

Administration Reductions – ($157,797/1.0 FTE/2.0 TLT). This proposal will reduce administrative costs, and shift 1.0 FTE and 2.0 TLTs previously shown in Administration to the Mental Health fund. Information Services (IS) costs previously charged as administrative costs are allocated on a per workstation basis to direct cost centers to more accurately reflect the cost of service.

Contracted Services Reductions – ($261,854). This proposal reduces contracted chemical abuse and dependency treatment to youth and adults in King County due to a reduction in state funding. In addition, the spending of one-time fund balance in 1999 created a non-sustainable level of service (bow wave) in many programs. The department continues to work to find the best way of bringing programs to a sustainable level while minimizing the impact to current clients and treatment providers.

Transfer to Public Health – ($188,471). This proposal reduces chemical abuse and dependency prevention programs targeted at youth and adults in King County. The reduction is caused by a decrease in federal and state funding.

Cedar Hills Treatment Services Reduction – ($260,179). This proposal reduces residential chemical abuse and dependency treatment to youth and adults at the Cedar Hills treatment facility due to a reduction in state funding.

Crisis Commitment Monitoring – $155,518/1.0 FTE. This proposal provides an increase in State funding and 1.0 FTE for a State required involuntary commitment monitor.

Sobering Services and Emergency Transportation – $90,297. This proposal provides an increase in State funding for ongoing sobering services.

CSAT Mobile Methadone – $610,208. The 2000 Adopted Budget includes the annualization of a 1999 federal grant for mobile methadone dispensing.

CHAT Medical Services –$275,000/4.0 FTE. The 2000 Adopted Budget contains an increase of $275,000 CX and 4.0 FTE to continue limited on-site medical services to Cedar Hill residents. Similar services were previously provided by the Seattle-King County Public Health Department. There is a corresponding decrease to the Seattle-King County Public Health CX transfer.

Cedar Hills Clerical Support – $34,735/1.0 FTE. The MHCADS is adding a 1.0 FTE Office Technician II to provide additional billing support.

Central Rate Changes – ($291,336). Central rate adjustments include CX overhead, ITS, Finance, telecommunications, and lease rates.

Administrative Costs and Charge Back to Substance Abuse Fund – (16.0 FTE). The 2000 Adopted Budget will transfer 16.0 FTE from the Substance Abuse fund to the Mental Health fund. This is actually a net zero transaction to each fund as it also includes a charge back to the Substance Abuse fund for the administrative costs. An offsetting adjustment is included in the Mental Health fund proposal.

The Department believes that this change will assist in accurately assessing each fund’s administrative costs. Due to the nature of the reorganization, many managers and administrative staff are providing services to both units. The department is of the opinion that consolidating the expenditures and distributing them on a proportionate basis from one fund is simpler than the alternative.

Children and Family Commission Reorganization. The 2000 Executive Adopted Budget includes the transfer of the Children and Family Commission from the Department of Community and Human Services to the Office of Regional Policy and Planning. This transfer was made during the Status Quo phase of the budget and equals $2,648,219 and 2 FTEs.

Updated: June 28, 2000