File #: 2013-0303    Version:
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 7/1/2013 In control: Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/16/2013
Enactment date: Enactment #: 13972
Title: A MOTION acknowledged the assessment report and implementation plans on the integration of the departments of community and human services and public health - Seattle and King County called for in the 2013 Budget Ordinance 17476, Section 19, Proviso P6; and authorizing the release of $125,000 to the office of performance, strategy and budget.
Sponsors: Julia Patterson
Indexes: Assessor
Attachments: 1. Motion 13972.pdf, 2. A. Assessment Report and Implementation Plans, 3. 2013-0303 transmittal letter.doc, 4. A. Assessment Report and Implementation Plans, 5. Staff Report Proposed Motion 2013-0303 .docx, 6. Attachment 3 2013 Budet Proviso Text Departmental Integration.docx, 7. Staff Report to Proposed Motion 2013-0303.docx, 8. Revised Staff Report 2013-0303.docx
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Clerk 09/12/2013
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A MOTION acknowledged the assessment report and implementation plans on the integration of the departments of community and human services and public health - Seattle and King County called for in the 2013 Budget Ordinance 17476, Section 19, Proviso P6; and authorizing the release of $125,000 to the office of performance, strategy and budget.
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WHEREAS, the 2013 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 17476, contains a proviso in Section 19, stating that $125,000 shall not be expended or encumbered until the executive transmits an assessment report and implementation plans on the integration of the departments of community and human services and public health - Seattle and King County and a motion that acknowledges receipt of the assessment report and implementation plans and the motion is passed by the council, and
WHEREAS, King County government has a strong health and human service system at the government and community levels, with the department of community and human services and public health - Seattle and King County committed to continual improvement in the performance, quality, efficiency and effectiveness of their functions, and
WHEREAS, the council recognizes that significant changes in health and human services policies, service delivery and payments at the state and national levels present opportunities to improve how King County can produce a better experience of health and human services for individuals, better outcomes for the population and lowered or controlled costs, and
WHEREAS, the attached proviso report concludes that in order for the optimal delivery of services to the public in the most accountable, efficient, and transparent to occur, integration of King County health and human services departments must occur in alignment with Motion 13768, which directs the departments of community and human services and public health - Seattle and King County to develop, with involvement and input by stakeholders...

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