ADRC Resolution Aug 2017

RESOLUTION NO. _____ - 2017

AUTHORIZING THE ADRC TO APPLY FOR STATE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH SPACE REMODEL AND RELOCATE

Background: The ADRC currently has 26 employees housed in three different locations: Reedsburg Human Services building, the basement of the West Square building, and the first floor of the West Square Building. The Wisconsin Office of Resource Center Development (“ORCD”) and the Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources Development are requiring that ADRC’s be fully integrated. Integration benefits clients by blending services in one space and maximizing resource use. ADRC staff in one location will remove the confusion and inconvenience caused to clients by being required to visit multiple different areas in order to receive services. Additionally, integration will result in facilitation of continuity of services and removal of silos. The initial plan would move the ADRC to the second floor space currently occupied by the Job Center and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Both entities have agreed in concept to move to the first floor and basement respectively. However, in order to move the Job Center, remodeling of the first floor would be required. The Job Center paid to have its current space remodeled to meet its needs. The preliminary estimates for remodel of both the first and second floor are $101 per square foot, or approximately $450,000. The ADRC has the opportunity to apply for funding from the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (“GWAAR") (up to $30,000) and from ORCD (amount unknown) to assist with remodel costs of space on the second floor. This resolution would support the concept of the integration and application for funding with future resolutions required prior to spending any money or moving forward with remodel and relocation. This support will help in being provided grant money to assist in the relocation and remodel.

Fiscal Impact: [ ] None [ ] Budgeted Expenditure [ x ] Not Budgeted

            WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the County to have a strong integrated ADRC housed in one location; and,

            WHEREAS,  the Committee supports the idea of remodeling space for the ADRC to provide integrated and maximized service to the public.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors,

met in regular session, that the Board supports the application for grant money by the ADRC for relocation to the second floor  and remodeling of the space to provide the Sauk County Aging and Disability Center (“ADRC”) the opportunity to operate as an integrated unit; and,

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board supports the idea of remodeling space for the ADRC to provide integrated and maximized service to the public with the understanding that any funding for said remodel and relocation is subject to further action of the Board.

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on August 15, 2017.

Respectfully submitted,

PROPERTY AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE

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SCOTT VON ASTEN, Chair                                     WILLIAM HAMBRECHT

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NATHAN JOHNSON                                               JEAN BERLIN

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REBECCA HOVDE

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER COMMITTEE

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THOMAS KRIEGL, Chair                                        CRAIG BRAUNSCHWEIG

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DAVID MOORE                                                       REBECCA HOVDE

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CHUCK SPENCER

Fiscal Note:  This resolution does not authorize the use of County funds but provides support for future use.  Any future funding will require further Board action.

MIS Note:   Relocation of County employees and other occupants of the West Square building will require relocation of associated technology.