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Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee - February 02, 2024
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Recording 1
Call to Order
Chair Ward called the meeting to order at 8:14 a.m.
Public Comment
Eric and Jaye Olafson, grandparents, spoke in support of funding for the Autism Academy RFA.
Alicia Nelson, sister, spoke in support of funding for the Autism Academy RFA.
Kari Teague, spouse and parent, representing United Angels Foundation and Utah Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities, spoke in support of funding for the DSPD waitlist.
Ellen Sperry, citizen and sister, spoke is support of funding for the DSPD waitlist.
Deanna Wall, former DSPD coordinator, spoke in support of funding for the DSPD waitlist.
Sheree Miller, Client Care Coordinator, Home Instead, spoke in support of funding for HCBS rate increase.
Michelle Mckee, Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah, spoke in support of funding for Medicaid Waiver Rates.
Cameron Diehl, Executive Director, Utah League of Cities and Towns, requested funding for homeless and housing items 4 through 9.
Markus Stevenson, Mayor, Midvale City, spoke in support of funding for Shelter Cities mitigation.
Ben Nadolski, Mayor, Ogden City, spoke in support of funding for Shelter Cities mitigation.
Lindsey Harrelson, Executive Director, William A. Burnard Warming Center, and Louis, warming shelter user, spoke in support of funding for Deeply Affordable Housing Grant and Deeply Affordable Housing Stabilization Grant.
Nancy Griggs, Chair, Formerly Homeless Board, spoke in support of funding for Deeply Affordable Housing.
Stephanie Jones, Community Action Partnership of Utah, spoke in support of funding for Deeply Affordable Housing.
Marion Willey, Utah Non-Profit Housing Corporation, spoke in support of funding for Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund.
Beth Holbrook, Chair, Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund, spoke in support of the fund.
Approval of Minutes
Sen. Balderree moved to approve the minutes from the following meetings: January 19 and January 26, 2024.
Request for Appropriation - Sen. Johnson - Homeless & Mental Health Expansion
14a-Request for Appropriations - Homeless
Sen. Johnson presented the request with the assistance of Shaun Myers, Chair, Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce, Ogden City Counselor, and a member of Problems Anonymous Action Group (PAAG).
Rep. Ballard asked if PAAG collaborated with the State Hospital and law enforcement, and Shaun Myers responded.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Deeply Affordable Housing
4a-Request for Appropriations - Deeply Affordable Housing
4b-Housing Requests for Appropriation Presentation
Rep. Whyte made the request for funding Deeply Affordable Housing, assisted by Wayne Niederhauser, State Homeless Services Coordinator.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Deeply Affordable Stabilization Grants
5a-Request for Appropriations - Deeply Affordable Stabilization Grants
Wayne Niederhauser requested funding for Deeply Affordable Stabilization Grants.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Shelter Cities Mitigation
6a-Request for Appropriations - Shelter Cities Mititgation
Wayne Niederhauser requested funding for Shelter Cities Mitigation.
Rep. Ballard asked staff if the previous requests should be funded under Business and Economic Development, and Russell Frandsen and Chair Ward responded.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Municipal Housing Planning Technical
7a-Request for Appropriations - Municipal Housing Planning Technical Assistance
Rep. Whyte introduced Cameron Diehl, who made the funding request.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Housing Development GAP Financing
8a-Request for Appropriations - Housing Development GAP Financing
Rep. Whyte introduced Christina Oliver, Director, Department of Workforce Services (DWS), who made the request for Housing Development GAP Financing.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - DWS Housing and Community
9a-Request for Appropriations - DWS Housing and Community Development Staff
Christina Oliver made the request for DWS Housing and Community Development Staff.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Spackman - Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
10a-Request for Appropriations - Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments - HB 141
10b-Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments (HB 141) Handout
Rep. Carol Spackman-Moss requested funding for the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments with the assistance of Steve Erickson, Crossroads Urban Center.
Request for Appropriation - Sen. Blouin - Social Skills Building - Students with
12a-Request for Appropriations - Social Skills Building - Students with Disabilities
12b-Request for Appropriations - Social Skills Building - Students with Disabilities Handout
Sen. Blouin introduced Jen Gelhardt, Senior Director, Best Buddies International, Inc. and Nellie Westenskow, volunteer student, to make the request for funding Social Skills Building - Students with Disabilities.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Judkins - Intensive Peer Support DSPD Waiting List
13a-Request for Appropriations - Intensive Peer Support DSPD Waitlist Liaison (Pilot)
Rep. Judkins introduced Joey Hanna, Executive Director, Utah Parent Center, who made the request for funding Intensive Peer Support DSPD Waitinglist Liason.
Rep. Ballard expressed happiness with the pilot program.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Lee - Division for People with Disabilities (DSPD)
15a-Request for Appropriations - Division for People with Disabilities (DSPD) Provider and Support Coordination Inflationary Increase
Rep. Lee made the request with the assistance of Jim Jensen, President, Utah Association of Community Services, and Neil Allred, Vice President, North Eastern Services.
Chair Ward asked for additional information on how funding is distributed, and Neil Allred responded.
Mary Ann Nef, Independent Support Coordination Association, provided information on the request.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Welton - Time to Talk
Rep. Welton was not available to make the request.
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Wheatley - Medically Assisted Treatment
17a-Request for Appropriations - Medically Assisted Treatment Reimbursement Adjustment
Rep. Wheatley introduced Travis Wood, Community Solutions Counseling, who made the request for Medically Assisted Treatment Reimbursement Adjustment.
Request for Appropriation - Sen. Winterton - Establish Continuum of Care &
11a-Request for Appropriations - Establish Continuum of Care
Rep. Winterton introduced Sharmane Gull, Project Director for Uintah County, who made the funding request for Establish Continuum of Care & Sustainable Long-term Housing. Jaymon Thomas, Uintah County Attorney, provided additional information on the request.
Other Requests for Appropriation
There were no other requests for appropriations.
Chair Ward explained how motions are made.
Rep. Judkins asked what the remaining committee meetings will look like, and Chair Ward responded.
Sean Faherty explained an interim survey for the committee members.
Rep. Loubet moved to saunter.
Chair Ward welcomed the committee back to order.
Recording 2
Services for People with Disabilities - Funding Allocation Discussion
Chair Ward moved to approve motion #BZ2 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Sean Faherty discussed how to develop motions.
Russell Frandsen provided additional information
Rep. Cobb moved to approve #BZ17 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Rep. Judkins moved to approve #BZ13 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Rep. Judkins moved to approve item #CZ6 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Rep. Judkins moved to approve #CZ9 and CZ10 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Sen. Escamilla asked if all TANF pieces will be discussed, and Chair Ward responded.
Sen. Escamilla moved to move all TANF conversations to Monday's voting process. Chair Ward stated the motion is not valid, but suggested Rep. Judkins withdraw her underlying motion. Rep. Judkins then withdrew her motion.
Rep. Loubet moved to approve items #BZ9 through BZ12 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Sen. Kennedy moved to approve item #BZ14 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Chair Ward moved to approve item #BZ15 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to approve item #BZ16 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Rep. Judkins moved to approve items #CZ9 and CZ10 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Sen. Escamilla spoke in support of the motion.
Chair Ward moved to approve item #BZ4 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Sen. Escamilla moved to approve items #CZ4 through CZ5 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Sen. Escamilla moved to approve item #BZ8 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Chair Ward moved to approve item #AZ1 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Sen. Balderree moved to approve items #CZ2 and CZ3 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Sen. Balderree moved to approve items #CZ7 and CZ8 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Chair Ward turned the time over to Russell Frandsen to discuss nonlapsing funds.
Sen. Balderree moved to approve items #BZ5 and BZ6 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to approve item #BZ7 on the ad hoc tab on the motion sheet entitled "Motions for Consideration" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gBexPI-uX6N0V4_q0-IOsxjjJIy3fGDqKOH6eJfkNWs/edit#gid=1643736451
FY 2024 and FY 2025 Budget Discussions, Prioritizing, and Voting
Russell Frandsen explained the voting lists.
Funding Requests - Chairs List
Russell Frandsen discussed the Chairs List of priorities.
Rep. Judkins asked for clarification on mitigation funds, and Chair Ward responded.
Other Business
No other business was discussed.
Sen. Weiler moved to adjourn.
Chair Ward adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m.
Call to Order
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes
Public Comment
Public Comment
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Deeply Affordable Housing
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Deeply Affordable Housing
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Deeply Affordable Stabilization Grants
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Deeply Affordable Stabilization Grants
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Shelter Cities Mitigation
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Shelter Cities Mitigation
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Municipal Housing Planning Technical
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Municipal Housing Planning Technical
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Housing Development GAP Financing
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - Housing Development GAP Financing
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - DWS Housing and Community
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Whyte - DWS Housing and Community
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Spackman - Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Spackman - Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
Request for Appropriation - Sen. Winterton - Establish Continuum of Care &
Request for Appropriation - Sen. Winterton - Establish Continuum of Care &
Request for Appropriation - Sen. Blouin - Social Skills Building - Students with
Request for Appropriation - Sen. Blouin - Social Skills Building - Students with
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Judkins - Intensive Peer Support DSPD Waiting List
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Judkins - Intensive Peer Support DSPD Waiting List
Request for Appropriation - Sen. Johnson - Homeless & Mental Health Expansion
Request for Appropriation - Sen. Johnson - Homeless & Mental Health Expansion
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Lee - Division for People with Disabilities (DSPD)
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Lee - Division for People with Disabilities (DSPD)
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Welton - Time to Talk
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Welton - Time to Talk
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Wheatley - Medically Assisted Treatment
Request for Appropriation - Rep. Wheatley - Medically Assisted Treatment
Other Requests for Appropriation
Other Requests for Appropriation
Services for People with Disabilities - Funding Allocation Discussion
Services for People with Disabilities - Funding Allocation Discussion
FY 2024 and FY 2025 Budget Discussions, Prioritizing, and Voting
FY 2024 and FY 2025 Budget Discussions, Prioritizing, and Voting
Funding Requests - Chairs List
Funding Requests - Chairs List
Other Business
Other Business
AGENDA
AGENDA
MINUTES
MINUTES
NOTICE
NOTICE
4a-Request for Appropriations - Deeply Affordable Housing
4a-Request for Appropriations - Deeply Affordable Housing
4b-Housing Requests for Appropriation Presentation
4b-Housing Requests for Appropriation Presentation
5a-Request for Appropriations - Deeply Affordable Stabilization Grants
5a-Request for Appropriations - Deeply Affordable Stabilization Grants
6a-Request for Appropriations - Shelter Cities Mititgation
6a-Request for Appropriations - Shelter Cities Mititgation
7a-Request for Appropriations - Municipal Housing Planning Technical Assistance
7a-Request for Appropriations - Municipal Housing Planning Technical Assistance
8a-Request for Appropriations - Housing Development GAP Financing
8a-Request for Appropriations - Housing Development GAP Financing
9a-Request for Appropriations - DWS Housing and Community Development Staff
9a-Request for Appropriations - DWS Housing and Community Development Staff
10a-Request for Appropriations - Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments - HB 141
10a-Request for Appropriations - Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments - HB 141
10b-Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments (HB 141) Handout
10b-Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund Amendments (HB 141) Handout
11a-Request for Appropriations - Establish Continuum of Care
11a-Request for Appropriations - Establish Continuum of Care
12a-Request for Appropriations - Social Skills Building - Students with Disabilities
12a-Request for Appropriations - Social Skills Building - Students with Disabilities
12b-Request for Appropriations - Social Skills Building - Students with Disabilities Handout
12b-Request for Appropriations - Social Skills Building - Students with Disabilities Handout
13a-Request for Appropriations - Intensive Peer Support DSPD Waitlist Liaison (Pilot)
13a-Request for Appropriations - Intensive Peer Support DSPD Waitlist Liaison (Pilot)
14a-Request for Appropriations - Homeless
14a-Request for Appropriations - Homeless
15a-Request for Appropriations - Division for People with Disabilities (DSPD) Provider and Support Coordination Inflationary Increase
15a-Request for Appropriations - Division for People with Disabilities (DSPD) Provider and Support Coordination Inflationary Increase
16a-Request for Appropriations - Time to Talk
16a-Request for Appropriations - Time to Talk
17a-Request for Appropriations - Medically Assisted Treatment Reimbursement Adjustment
17a-Request for Appropriations - Medically Assisted Treatment Reimbursement Adjustment
21a-Funding Requests (Building Blocks) - Chair Proposal Opioid (Lime Green) 2-2-24
21a-Funding Requests (Building Blocks) - Chair Proposal Opioid (Lime Green) 2-2-24
21b-Funding Requests (Building Blocks) - Chair Proposal Ongoing (Orange) 2-2-24
21b-Funding Requests (Building Blocks) - Chair Proposal Ongoing (Orange) 2-2-24
21c-Funding Requests (Building Blocks) - Chair Proposal One-time (Teal) 2-2-24
21c-Funding Requests (Building Blocks) - Chair Proposal One-time (Teal) 2-2-24
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