Minutes 06-09-2020 Virtual Budget Work Session

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3 Commissioner Bedford said was originally leaning towards voting no, but the entire process needs to be reviewed, due to covid-19. She said needs are more fluid now, and she is making exception with this amendment and does support it. Commissioner Dorosin asked if the social justice fund balance can be identified, and if the funding need is time sensitive. He said it is a critical program that meets social and justice needs. Bonnie Hammersley said the balance is zero in 2019-20 budget. Commissioner McKee said he will support the amendment, and the social justice fund was created to give people a hand up. Commissioner Greene said this program asked her a few months ago about possibility of funding, and she suggested the outside agency process. She said she could have just said for them to come forward and ask for funding from the social justice fund. Bonnie Hammersley said the BOCC should be careful that the social justice fund does not become a bidding fund. Commissioner Price said she tried to get funding for food programs years back, and it was taken out of social services. She asked if this program could be a Covid-19 project, or be placed under the Criminal Justice Resource Department for the first year. She said she would like to see this as a connection, and not just money. Bonnie Hammersley said staff would always consider this program an outside agency, and all are in partnership with the County. She said this contract, if passed, will be assigned to a department head to insure County procedures are being followed. Commissioner Price asked, if approved, the funds will be considered outside agency or social justice. Bonnie Hammersley said the funds would be transferred from the social justice fund into this program, under the outside agencies. Commissioner Marcoplos said he recognizes the need to be true to the outside agency process, but this is the type of program for which the social justice fund was created. Chair Rich said she supports the program, but it should be following the outside agency process. She said there are many agencies that need funding, but did not receive it. She said second chance lobbying feels uncomfortable, and she feels guilty that other programs may have missed out because of not lobbying for funds. A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Dorosin to approve the amendment VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Chair Rich) AMENDMENT 003- Commissioner McKee said he wants to rescind the Board's raises, especially in light of Covid-19. He said it is the least the BOCC can do. Commissioner Bedford agreed, and the BOCC wants to be leaders and show solidarity with the employees by having no raises in budget. A motion was made by Commissioner Bedford, seconded by Commissioner McKee to approve the amendment VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Chair Rich) Amendments 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010 Commissioner Marcoplos said his thought was to start with Amendment 004: the National Association of Counties (NACo). He said the information he receives from NACo does not help him as a commissioner. He said he would like to see these dues reallocated to the social justice fund.