DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Aging & Disability Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Information
TITLE
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Update On Proposed Disability Advisory Council And Authorization To Form Disability Advisory Council
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on the proposed Disability Advisory Council and authorize the formation of the Council in Dakota County.
SUMMARY
At the August 16, 2022, Community Services Committee of the Whole (CSCW) meeting, the board directed staff to convene a time-limited workgroup to develop recommendations for addressing the workforce shortage, with a specific focus on disability services. Between November 2022 and June 2023, the Workforce and Provider Shortage Workgroup met to discuss underlying issues driving the lack of service access, explore creative solutions, and develop recommendations for actions the County can take to improve the situation. Staff presented workgroup recommendations at the July 11, 2023, CSCW meeting and received positive feedback from Commissioners to continue developing recommendations for implementation. Staff provided an additional update at the November 2023, CSCW meeting, with a specific focus on a proposed Disability Advisory Council.
Staff incorporated board feedback from the November CSCW meeting into an updated description of the proposed Disability Advisory Council (Attachment: Disability Advisory Council - Draft). Staff is seeking authorization to execute the formation of the Disability Advisory Council for Dakota County.
OUTCOMES
The Disability Advisory Council will offer individuals with disabilities, family members, businesses, and community service providers opportunities to inform Social Services and County decision-making processes related to how disability access and services are provided in Dakota County.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization to form the Disability Advisory Council as outlined in the attached draft.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
None.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, at the August 16, 2022, Community Services Committee of the Whole (CSCW) meeting, the board directed staff to convene a time-limited workgroup to develop recommendations for addressing the workforce shortage, with a specific focus on disability services; and
WHEREAS, between November 2022 and June 2023, the Workforce and Provider Shortage Workgroup met to discuss underlying issues driving the lack of service access, explore creative solutions, and develop recommendations for actions the County can take to improve the situation; and
WHEREAS, staff presented the Workforce and Provider Shortage Workgroup recommendations at the July 11, 2023, CSCW meeting, receiving feedback from Commissioners to continue developing recommendations for implementation; and
WHEREAS, staff provided an additional update at the November 21, 2023, CSCW meeting, with a specific focus on a proposed Disability Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, staff incorporated board feedback from the November CSCW meeting into an updated description of the proposed Disability Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, staff is seeking authorization to form the Disability Advisory Council for Dakota County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That, in accordance with County Policy 1015, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the formation of a County Board appointed Disability Advisory Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the membership would include 25 members, including 8 self-advocate members with lived experiences, 5 members who are family members or guardians, 4 members representing community services providers, 4 members from the business community, 3 members from the educational community, and 1 member representing housing; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Disability Advisory Council will make an annual report to the Board summarizing council activities and recommendations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Disability Advisory Council will meet on a monthly basis for the duration specified by the Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the County Board authorizes the availability of per diems in accordance to County Policy 1015 for members of the Disability Advisory Council who are not representative of another entity or employer and are not receiving compensation from that entity or employer for their representation on the advisory committee.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Disability Advisory Council - Draft
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Evan Henspeter
Author: Gil Acevedo