Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

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Meeting Date:	01/09/2018
Director's Name:	Henry A. Sniezek
Department:	Environmental Protection	Division:	Env. & Consumer Protection

Information

Requested Action

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of Florida, Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Broward County, providing for the County to perform School Readiness Program inspections, commencing on the date of full execution by the parties through June 30, 2020, contingent upon approval of Motion B; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and to authorize the County Administrator to make the necessary administrative actions to implement the MOU.

ACTION: (T-10:20 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 0001 to Agreement No. JC206 between the State of Florida Department of Children and Families and Broward County, relating to child care licensing and enforcement; increasing annual funding by $75,000 for three years (a total of $225,000) and increasing the total contract amount to $2,022,790; requiring the County to perform State School Readiness Program inspections in accordance with the MOU referenced under Motion A; effective on the date executed by both parties and contingent upon approval of Motion A; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and to authorize the County Administrator to make the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Amendment.

ACTION: (T-10:20 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present.

C. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-006 within the Child Care Block Grant Fund in the amount $225,000 for State Fiscal Years 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020, for the purpose of conducting licensing activities for child care facilities and family child care homes and School Readiness Program Provider monitoring activities, contingent upon approval of Motions A and B.

ACTION: (T-10:20 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present.

D. MOTION TO APPROVE creation of one full-time grant position within the Child Care Block Grant Fund for the purpose of completing licensing activities and School Readiness Program inspections, contingent upon approval of Motions A and B.

ACTION: (T-10:20 AM) Approved.

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present.

Why Action is Necessary

Motions A and B. Broward County Administrative Code, Section 23.7 requires Board approval for agreements with external agencies.

Motion C. Florida Statutes, Chapter 129.06.2d requires Board approval to provide for unanticipated revenue.

Motion D. Broward County Administrative Code, Section 20.8 requires Board approval to increase personnel.

What Action Accomplishes

Approval of Motions A-D enables Child Care Licensing and Enforcement to conduct School Readiness Program inspections.

Is this Action Goal Related

Previous Action Taken

Resolution No. 2017-109 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County (March 28, 2017, Agenda Item 56) requesting the State of Florida provide funding to Broward County to perform School Readiness Program inspections.

Summary Explanation/Background

THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.

This item supports the Board's Value of "Approaching human services collaboratively and compassionately with special emphasis on the most vulnerable" and Goal 1: Effectively advocate for and acquire municipal, state and federal financial support to equitably address health and human services needs of the entire community, through a truly coordinated system of care.

Approval of these motions allows Broward County's Child Care Licensing and Enforcement (CCLE) Program to complete School Readiness (SR) Program inspections of Broward County Child Care Providers receiving School Readiness funds from the State of Florida, hire an additional staff person to help complete those inspections, and receive compensation for that additional staff person.

The SR Program promotes children's development through funding to child care providers meeting the requirements of the SR program. Pursuant to Section 1002.82(2)(i), Florida Statutes, the State of Florida, Office of Early Learning (OEL) is required to enter into a memorandum of understanding with local licensing agencies to monitor SR Program providers (Exhibit 2). To recognize the additional funding for the monitoring work to be completed under the MOU, Agreement No. JC206 with the State of Florida must be amended (Exhibit 3) and a budget Resolution approved to recognize and allow expenditure of those funds (Exhibit 4).

The MOU (Exhibit 2) and Contract Amendment (Exhibit 3) have been approved as to form by the County Attorney's Office. The MOU has been approved by the Risk Management Division.

Source of Additional Information

Jeffery Halsey, Director, Environmental and Consumer Protection Division, (954) 519-1468

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary:

No fiscal impact. The cost of a temporary, grant funded, full time Child Care Licensing Specialist Position to meet the increased scope of services associated with conducting School Readiness Program inspections is fully covered by the $75,000 annual reimbursement from the State of Florida. The requested position will terminate with the expiration date of the JC206 Contract, currently scheduled for June 30, 2020.

Attachments
Exhibit 1 - Agreement Summary
Exhibit 2 - Office of Early Learning MOU
Exhibit 3 - DCF Contract Amendment
Exhibit 4 - Budget Resolution