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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR18-007 Mental Health Programs, Advisory Committee, and Funds Commissioner VIA Q JY A'L_+�. moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 0 0 5— RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EAGLE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS,MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE EAGLE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH FUND WHEREAS, on November 2, 2017, the voters of Eagle County approved County Ballot Issue 1A which provides for a sales tax and excise tax on recreational marijuana (herein referred to as the "Marijuana Tax") to establish earmarked funding for the purpose of addressing mental health needs of Eagle County's residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the purpose of Ballot Issue IA includes goals such as adding Crisis Stabilization and Respite Care beds in the County, adding a Detox facility in the County, adding mental health counselors in the County school districts and enhancing prevention programs across the County; and WHEREAS, Ballot Issue IA provides that the first 1.2 million collected annually shall be expended by the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners(hereinafter referred to as the "Board") for mental health purposes after considering the recommendation of the Mental Health Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the purposes of Ballot Issue lA, and to provide for orderly programs and process for implementation of Ballot Issue IA, it is hereby determined appropriate and in the public interest to establish: (1) an Eagle County Mental Health Programs; (2) an Eagle County Mental Health Advisory Committee; and (3) an Eagle County Mental Health Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, as set forth and described below,there is hereby established: 1. Eagle County Mental Health Programs. 2. An Eagle County Mental Health Advisory Committee. 3. An Eagle County Mental Health Fund. Section 1.Eagle County Mental Health Programs A. Implementation of programs: In,order to provide an administrative structure for addressing the mental health and substance abuse needs across Eagle County and the implementation of Ballot Issue 1A, there is hereby established Eagle County Mental Health Programs within the Eagle County Public Health and Environment Department (hereinafter referred to as the "Programs"). The purposes of the Programs shall include, but are not limited to: 1. The oversight of all Ballot Issue 1A funding ensuring 100% transparency and accountability with public and private entities. 2. The general oversight and monitoring of all activities and contracts funded by Ballot Issue lA funding. B. Amendment of Resolution: The Board may amend or modify this Resolution or any condition or provision contained herein if the Board determines and declares that amending or modifying this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. Section 2. Establishment of the Eagle County Mental Health Advisory Committee A. Committee responsibilities and jurisdiction: The Eagle County Mental Health Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") is hereby established to recommend to the Board for the Board's adoption, criteria to prioritize the selection of eligible programs and projects for funding with Eagle County Mental Health Fund dollars. The Committee shall be an advisory body to the Board and shall make recommendations to the Board on matters pertaining to the Eagle County Mental Health Programs and the utilization of the Eagle County Mental Health Fund. 1. The Committee shall be appointed by the Board within ninety (90) days following the Board's adoption and approval of this Resolution. The Committee shall consist of ten (10) citizen members, who shall be full-time residents of Eagle County and shall be nominated and appointed in the following manner: a. Four (4) individuals who shall be recommended to represent the large healthcare providers that service Eagle County. b. Two (2) individuals who shall be recommended to represent the law enforcement and pre-hospital care sector in Eagle County. c. Two (2) individuals who shall be recommended to represent the professional mental health providers care sector in Eagle County. d. Two (2) individuals who shall be recommended to represent the community advocates/consumer sector in Eagle County. e. Of the above described representation, two (2) individuals shall be recommended to represent the Roaring Fork Valley area of Eagle County. f. In the event that these areas do not timely recommend individuals, the Board will do so. 2. Members shall serve staggered three-year terms. Dates in which the terms of the members shall commence will be determined once the Board has made its appointment. When a person is appointed to fill out the term of a departing member, that person's term shall end at the time the departing member's term would have ended. The Board shall identify the term of each member at the time of appointment and members may be reappointed to successive terms. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. 3. Members shall not be compensated for their services, but may be reimbursed for expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with Eagle County policy. 4. The Committee shall provide a recommendation of approval or disapproval to the Board for all expenditures from the Eagle County Mental Health Fund for mental health projects and programs. The Committee shall present its recommendations to the Board on a schedule to be determined by the Board. 5. Members of the Committee shall be subject to state law relating to conflicts of interest of these funds. In addition, a member shall be prohibited from voting on a project for funding in which he or she has an interest. Said conflict must be disclosed by the Eagle County Mental Health Advisory Committee member as soon as such member becomes aware of the potential conflict. 6. The Committee shall convene a minimum of twice a year or as otherwise necessary for the purpose of reviewing applications, in preparation of making and sending their written recommendations to the Board concerning expenditures from the Eagle County Mental Health Fund and for performing its other functions under this Resolution. The Board shall determine the time schedule for submission of the written recommendations by the Committee. 7. The Committee shall comply with all requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act (C.R.S. § 24-6-401 et seq.,) applicable to local public bodies as defined in that Act, as well as any applicable resolutions of the Board. 8. Recommendations to the Board from the Committee shall only be in an advisory capacity. 9. All members appointed to the Committee shall attend all committee meetings, unless excused by the Committee Chairperson. Notwithstanding, unexcused absences from two or more meetings during a calendar year may result in termination of the member's service on the Eagle County Mental Health Oversight Committee. B. The Committee's responsibilities may include: 1. The development of specific Programs' mission and the evaluation criteria and standards and procedures for evaluating mental health/substance abuse projects and project funding requests as provided for in the Resolution. 2. Recommendations for annual or multi-year funding for individual mental health/substance abuse projects or proposals. 3. Recommendations for collaborating with federal, state and other local governments, non-profit or private organizations or individuals or corporations on mental health/substance abuse efforts or projects. 4. Recommendations for education or other efforts to foster public awareness and understanding of the Eagle County Mental Health Programs. 5. Recommendation to the Board pertaining to mental health/substance abuse strategy and administration of programs. 6. Recommendations to the Board pertaining to identifying priorities to fund specific mental health/substance abuse programs. C. Mental Health Oversight Committee Organization: 1. The Committee shall elect a chairperson, vice chairperson and such other officers as it may determine appropriate at the Committee's first regular meeting of the year and it also may establish sub-committees to assist the committee in performing its authorized duties and responsibilities. Officers may serve not more than two consecutive one-year terms in the same office. 2. The Eagle County Public Health and Environment Department shall be the professional staff of the Committee. Notwithstanding, it is understood that in order to provide an administrative structure for bringing mental health projects and programs to fruition, various other Eagle County departments may be needed to assist from time to time. «.<. ; 3. The Committee shall keep minutes of all meetings and shall be promptly recorded, and such records shall be open to public inspection. The minutes of a meeting during which an executive session authorized under C.R.S. § 24-6- 402(4) is held, shall reflect the topic of the discussion at executive session. The minutes shall be prepared by a representative from the staff of the Eagle County Public Health and Environmental Department and presented to the Committee for approval. Approved minutes shall be maintained as public records as the Board determines appropriate. 4. The Committee may adopt such policies, as it deems appropriate concerning the operation of the Committee and Committee meetings as long as such policies are consistent with the applicable State of Colorado and Eagle County Government requirements. The presence of six (6) or more members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum necessary to take action and transact business. All actions shall require a simple majority vote of the quorum. If a Committee member is recused from consideration of a matter due to a conflict of interest, such member shall nonetheless be considered present for the purposes of maintaining a quorum. Section 3. Establishment of Eagle County Mental Health Fund A. Fund and Purposes: There is hereby established the Eagle County Mental Health Fund (hereinafter referred to as "the Fund"), which shall consist of, a separate account in the Eagle County Treasury. The first 1.2 million of monies derived from the Eagle County Marijuana Tax shall be deposited into the Fund, and shall be earmarked for the enhancement of mental health in Eagle County. The Fund may accept donations, contributions from private, or other funding sources to assist the Programs, and nothing herein shall be constructed to prohibit the Board from contributing to the Fund from time to time, if they determine it appropriate and in the public interest. THEREFORE, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado,at its regular meeting held the 1,50day of January, 2018. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF itou cCOLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD � OF COUNTY OMMISSIONERS • Ar A COLO111. !í"iLK Alt i I/ I-/to the Board of Kathy Ch. idler-Henry County Commissioners Chill/e, *Han H.Ryan Commissioner J nne McQueene ommissioner Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called,the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ryan 141 Commissioner Chandler-Henry _ Commissioner McQueeney AVS This resolution passed by /U vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado