HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02281984 - 2.1 (2) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on February 28, 1984 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: PROPOSED REDUCTIONS IN ALCOHOL INFORMATION AND REHABILITATION SERVICES
The Board having received a letter from the Chairman, Alcoholism Advisory
Board, expressing concerns regarding the proposed reductions in the AIRS program,
but recognizing the County's budget difficulties, noting that the Alcoholism Advisory
Board is not opposing the reductions, but is requesting that the restoration of
alcoholism funding be a top priority for the Board of Supervisors in the event
that any new monies become available to the County during the current or subsequent
fiscal years; and
The County Administrator having recommended that the letter from the
Alcoholism Advisory Board be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration
in the preparation of the 1984-1985 budget;
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the recommendation of .the County Administrator
is APPROVED.
1 hereby certify that this is a truo and correct copy of
an action taken and entered or,the minutes of the
Boats of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: Off. Iffil
J.R. OLSSON, COU TY CLERK
and ex oftielo Clerk of the Board
By�� �acCciatetaJ v Deputy
Orig. Dept.: County Administrator
cc: Board' s Finance Committee
Chair, AAB
Asst. Health Svcs. Director--Mental Health
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February 15, 1984
Board of Supervisors
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Dear Supervisors:
At our last meeting, January 25, 1984, we learned of the proposed elimination of
several positions in the AIRS Program for the latest round of cuts in the
Department of Health Services.
We acknowledge the fact that cuts have to be made, but are distressed that in
this round 50 percent of the total A/DA/MH reduction was apportioned to the
Alcohol Program due to the circumstance of vacant positions occurring in the
AIRS Program. This distribution is inequitable, in light of the fact that uti-
lization rates are high and cost units are low for the alcohol programs.
We wish to inform you that all of the alcohol programs currently have long
waiting lists, and the staffs report that the demand for service has never been
as intense as in these last six months.
Recognizing the difficult budgetary position you are in, we are not opposing
reductions in alcoholism services. However, we will expect that restoration of
alcoholism funding will be a top priority in the event that any new monies
become available to the county during this fiscal year or subsequently.
Sincerely,
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William F. (Bill) Taylor
Chairperson
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cc: Jerry Nava
Stuart McCullough
C. L. Van Marter
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