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• Increase subsidy funds available through DSS • 2007-08 allocation is 6% above last year's allocation although county funds currently allocated are less ($70,000} • Increase monthly average number of children receiving subsidy • Current average is 708 childrenlmonth • Increase number of funding sources • 7 funding sources were utilized in 2006-07 • Study current dual subsidy system. If there are opportunities to save administrative funds to be redirected to subsidy or to improve client access, DSS Board should submit competitive bid to administer Smart Start subsidy funds. 6. Social Services Space Needs Building Space Requirements Currently Needed Needed wlGrowth Office Space 25,954 31,077 Storage Space 9,450 9,450 Meeting Space 9,518 9,518 Other Space 3,240 3,240 Total Needed 46,162 53,285 Currently Occupied 23,192 23,192 Additional Space Required 22,970 30,093 • Needed building space could consist of two separate offices or one main office with a small satellite to serve the northern and southern parts of the county. Building Options • Lease With competitive lease price, all lease or rental casts may be reimbursed as they occur at 55% Na reimbursement for upfitting • Purchase/Build • New construction costs are depreciated over 45 years at 55°l0 • Interest on financing is reimbursed at 55°k Renovate Current Facility • Major renovations are depreciated over the remaining life of the building at 55% Cost Comparisons • The following are estimated costs fora 50,000 sq. ft. space at 1 year, 10 years, 20 years and 40 years. 7. Aaency Goals 2007-2008 Continue to handle workload while assuring that quality and desired outcomes are realized in all programs. • Implement additional phases of Multiple Response System in child welfare. • Install Electronic Document Management System to increase efficiency. • Expand SA In-home services to the aged and disabled