HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/91CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 20, 1991
6:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Mayor McKinley, Buck, Brown, Angel,
Wright, Dell, Budak.
The Agenda, as proposed, was approved.
Councilperson Brown introduced Alan Hayes and Gene Lutz from
the Center of Social and Behavior Research at UNI to discuss
the Focus Action Plan. Mr. Hayes presented historical
information relating to the work of the Metro Fund
Distribution Coordination Council and their review of the
human service system in Black Hawk County. The purpose of
the study was to increase coordination within the human
service delivery area and how services may be better
delivered. The goals of the study were as follows:
1. Identify human service needs in the area;
2. Review the delivery system currently in place in
the County;
3. Provide an improved information base for use by
community leaders when approached for funding.
Information for the study was gathered through a telephone
and written surveyrby various groups including a random
selection of households, community leaders and service
providers. The group is now committed to implement the
results of their study and survey work.
Gene Lutz reported that since the survey has been completed,
each funding body is being approached to determine their
commitment to the survey results. The Focus Action Plan
includes three elements including the information gathering
process, the review process, and the decision process. The
plan would allow decision makers to have comprehensive
information and hopefully better match the money to the
needs of the community. Hopefully it will also enhance
public competence, coordinate the expertise in the community
and better coordinate the future of human service delivery
in the community. Of course, the needs of the community
are greater than the resources available, which prompted the
study.
The proposed budget to implement the Focus Action Plan
includes the hiring of a half-time position and related
cost including postage and office supplies. Funding needed
for the two-year trial is estimated at $15,500. Each of the
funding bodies will be asked to contribute to offset the
cost. The City of Waterloo's in-kind donation would be
$1000 for printing.
It was noted that this study was done at a cost of
approximately $60,000. Councilperson Wright noted her
dissatisfaction with the budget proposal and the need for
hiring a project assistant. Larry P. Burger, Clerk/Auditor,
noted that this item would be referred to the Finance
Committee for formal action and review.
No official action was taken by the Council at this time.
With no further business before the Committee, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor