6090-S AMS MULL HOLL 017

SSB 6090 - S AMD 411

By Senator Mulliken

NOT ADOPTED 3/30/05

On page 54, line 16, increase the general fund-state appropriation (FY 2006) by $1,547,000.

On page 54, line 17, increase the general fund-state appropriation (FY 2007) by $3,240,000.

On page 54, line 18, increase the general fund-federal appropriation by $4,737,000, and adjust the total accordingly.

On page 54, after line 26, insert the following:

"(1) $1,547,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2006, $3,240,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2007, and $4,737,000 of the general fund--federal appropriation are provided solely for costs associated with the downsizing effort at Fircrest school, including costs for the transfer of clients to other institutions and community placement settings. The department shall organize the downsizing effort so as to minimize disruption to clients, employees, and the developmental disabilities program. The employees responsible for the downsizing effort shall report to the assistant secretary of aging and disability services administration. Within the funds provided in this subsection, the department shall:

(a) Determine appropriate ways to maximize federal reimbursement during the downsizing process;

(b) Meet and confer with representatives of affected employees on how to assist employees who need help to relocate to other state jobs or to transition to private sector positions;

(c) Review opportunities for state employees to continue caring for clients by assisting them in developing privately operated community residential alternatives. In conducting the review, the department will examine efforts in this area pursued by other states as part of institutional downsizing efforts;

(d) Keep appropriate committees of the legislature apprised, through regular reports and periodic e-mail updates, and, of the development of and revisions to the work plan regarding this downsizing effort."

Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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EFFECT: Appropriates $4.8 million in General Fund-State and $4.7 million in General Fund-Federal to continue to downsize Fircrest School.