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MINUTES OF ADMINISTRATIVE WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007
Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Mike Daly and Tammy Baney. Also
present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Susan Ross, Anna Johnson and
David Givans, Commissioners' Office; and, for part of the meeting, Mike Schmidt
of the Bend Chamber of Commerce; Roger Olson of NAMI: Scott Johnson, Mental
Health Department; and Deevy Holcomb and Hillary Saraceno, Commission on
Children & Families.
Also in attendance for part of the meeting were Bob LaCombe, Juvenile
Community Justice; Joe Studer, Forester; Gary Smith, citizen; Ernie Mazorol,
County Court; George Kolb and Tom Blust, Road Department; and Eric Cansler
of Central Oregon Land Watch. Also present was media representative Keith Chu
of The Bulletin.
The meeting began at 1: 30 p. m.
1. Discussion of Alternatives to Incarceration Report.
Mike Schmidt of the Alternatives to Incarceration Committee gave an overview
of the recommendations of the Committee. (A copy of his report is attached.)
He noted that what is needed is a budget, interface and policy direction.
Scott Johnson explained some possible policy directions. There are two
primary areas of conversation: collaboration and prioritization of programs. He
then gave a brief overview of the history of the development of local children's
programs. The report identifies some programs that are in jeopardy at this time,
mostly relating to diversion and reentry. Some programs overlap adult and
children services.
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Hillary Saraceno stated that the CJAG convened in 1995, in response to
juvenile crime recidivism and school dropout rates. This brought community
partners together to address the issues. The outcome was a comprehensive
approach. Some programs were developed and funded as a result. In 2002-031
some were discontinued due to funding problems. Other programs will now
expire on June 30, 2007. The results of the programs are measurable and
evident.
Two sources of funding used recently are CYIP reserves and Commission on
Children & Families' reserves. Most of the funding decisions were local, based
in part on federal and state resources.
Mr. Johnson added that the programs most at risk are the bridge program and
the mental health court programs. Ms. Saraceno said that the alternatives report
shows which programs should be preserved.
Commissioner Daly explained that he attended a national meeting on this issue
recently. The local issue in the forefront at this time is building a new jail,
which will require almost $100 million. There are ways to fund construction
projects, but it is difficult to find funding for these programs.
Roger Olson said that he talks with many people who have mental health issues
in their family; many of the people do not receive treatment and end up in jail.
It is a small population but requires some specialized attention. There are better
ways to address their problems outside of the jail It is hard to quantify the cost,
but it would result in long-term savings. A lot of these programs allow these
people to live at home or have family support instead of taking up jail space.
Hillary Saraceno indicated that it costs $63 per day to incarcerate a youth. If a
program keeps just one juvenile out of jail, it would pay for the program. Bob
LaCombe added that there will always be a need for a jail, but the expanded jail
is a long time coming. These services are important and must be provided now.
You cannot do one without the other, but alternatives are needed.
Scott Johnson said the situation is the same on the adult side. He surveyed
other counties regarding mental health services.
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Dave Kanner stated that the Community Justice Advisory Group sounds a lot
like LPSCC. He asked if they could fulfill this role adequately. Mr. LaCombe
replied that they could offer opinions; previously it was a community-based
support group not weighted one way or another. Mr. Kanner observed that it is
not the role of the Commission on Children & Families to address ages 18 and
older. He asked why LPSCC couldn't assume this role. One statutory role is to
approve the juvenile crime prevention plan on an annual basis. Perhaps another
committee is not needed.
Ernie Mazorol said that this issue needs more time and attention than LPSCC
members can devote. There needs to be more talk about procedures and not just
policy. Also, there is no staffing available to put together these really important
plans that have long-range effects. It is very difficult to make progress under
this scenario.
Commissioner Baney said she is familiar with the previous committee, which
was specifically targeted. Their focus was not just top-level policy; there was a
lot more citizen involvement. She sees the necessity for that with this group.
She asked if the same group would address both the juvenile and adult aspects.
Ms. Saraceno stated that the Commission took the lead on the juvenile crime
prevention aspects. This should not be done in a vacuum. Commissioner
Baney observed that there needs to be a way to meet together on juvenile and
adult concerns.
Mr. Kanner suggested that the new Community Justice Director oversee the
group. The downside is that recruitment for the position has not yet begun and
it is probably at least three months out. He added that he doesn't want to lose
momentum, though. The issue would be best served by someone with expertise
in the area; this could be a primary job focus.
Commissioner Luke stated that he supports programs that help keep people out
of jail, but also has to be practical. Reserves have been used because of cuts in
federal and state funding. It becomes alternatives versus the budgets of health,
mental health, parole and probation, road and other departments. Sustainability
needs to be analyzed. You can only do what you can afford. He observed that
if they went to the voters and asked them to choose between the jail and the
programs, the voters would support the jail. Somethings are done because they
simply have to be done. He said he feels the programs are the right thing to do,
but existing programs also need to be maintained.
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Ms. Saraceno noted that these programs cost much less than public safety.
Commissioner Luke said that law enforcement and human services are about
90% of the state budget.
Commissioner Baney stated that it's a situation of not being able to afford the
programs but they can't afford to not have prevention. There needs to be a
balance. The long-range effect is a savings of money. Commissioner Luke said
that it is not an either/or situation, but things have to be prioritized. It helps the
Commissioners if they have input as to what should be cut if cuts have to be
made, how much, and what the bottom line is. Scott Johnson added that
Commissioner Clarno was adamant about prioritizing in this type of work.
Mike Schmidt said that he appreciates the discussion and the dilemma. He said
he would hope that if they go to the voters for a jail, alternative programs would
be included. In the long term, this saves money; it would be a small percentage
of the overall cost. The voters want public safety but need to understand what
else is available. There are efficiencies to be used. He emphasized that he
doesn't want anyone to forget how enormously beneficial these programs can
be.
Commissioner Daly said that all three Commissioners need to know more about
the alternatives. Commissioner Luke stated that there are practical problems
with some of the alternatives. He suggested that before the new Community
Justice Director is selected, the Commission on Children & Families can work
on priorities. Priorities also need to be established for alternative programs,
with proposals that can be reviewed as part of the new budget. At least that
way if the Budget Committee sees the value, they can pursue it.
Commissioner Luke asked about the proposed makeup of the committee. If the
structure is already there, it could be used. Commissioner Daly said that the
new Director would be the best person to coordinate these efforts.
Commissioner Baney stated that there should be some private partnerships
involved, not just the County. This should not be just a Board decision. Since
money is a big obstacle, some creative ideas are needed. Commissioner Luke
said that the cities should be involved. They have a huge stake in this situation,
but try not to get involved. It is their problem, too. Perhaps a presentation
before the city councilors would help.
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Commissioner Daly stated that the immediate issue is funding the work center
remodeling project, which would buy the County a little time on the jail. Of
course, the Road Department is taking a big hit, probably $3 million that won't
be coming from the federal government.
Commissioner Luke asked if the school districts were involved in the past. Mr.
Johnson replied that they were not on the alternatives committee, but were on
the CJC.
After further discussion, Mr. Kanner agreed to oversee the group for the time
being until the new Community Justice Director has been hired.
2. Discussion of Road Funding Alternatives.
Dave Kanner asked Tom Blust to give an overview of the issue and some
possible solutions so that the Board can start deciding what to pursue and
develop. One option is to cut $3 million out of the Road Department budget
and not replace it. Or there could be a combination of solutions.
Mr. Blust said that the roads are now in good shape because they have been
regularly maintained. He distributed a handout (copy attached) detailing the
impact. He said they shouldn't lose the entire $3 million; there will still be a
small amount from timber cuts. His department will lose its ability to do capital
improvements and road preservation. They would en dup doing just minimal
maintenance, chip seal, snow removal and pothole patching. Preservation is
done with overlays; chip sealing is routine maintenance. The typical lifespan of
a new road is about twenty years if an overlay is done every six or seven years.
Chip seals can extend the life of the roads, depending on the amount of traffic.
A lot of roads need overlays right now, and chip sealing won't help for long.
With a five-year projection, he said he will also have to look at staffing
changes. Already he is not filling some positions. No new local improvement
districts are being added because they can't add roads. Another big negative is
that the County will lose its ability to leverage state and federal funds. In the
past, the County got $11 million after committing to $1 million. Not only will
there be degraded roads, but also they won't be able to tell developers to go
ahead with their new projects.
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Commissioner Baney said that road preservation is taking a complete hit, and
the budget for asphalt and aggregate has increased. Mr. Blust replied that all
other line items have to keep roads at the current level. The increase is due to
the cost of materials and inflation. Almost all of this material is used for chip
sealing and maintenance overlays.
Commissioner Daly asked how many people would be laid off. Mr. Blust said
that over a two-year period, they will go from 66.5 FTE's to 60 FTE's.
Commissioner Baney asked if any capital expenditures would be made. Mr.
Blust replied that in previous years they have put funds into replacing dump
trucks and other major equipment. The fleet is getting old, and they have tried
to build up adequate funds to replace them. Some replacements can be made,
but not long-term. Depending on the application, he usually tries to buy new
equipment; used equipment tends to be already worn out.
Mr. Blust then discussed various funding sources. SDC's are used in
incorporated areas, and many counties have them in place already or are
looking at using them. The use of these funds is restricted under state law; they
can be used for capacity increases and capital improvements only. Doing
overlays is in a gray area of the law.
Mr. Kanner said that this might be used for preservation; Marion County is
already doing this. It can be used as the County's contribution in a match
situation. Mr. Blust added that Lane County is considering this as well. There
needs to be a methodology to make the argument. This is very complicated,
and would require hiring an outside consultant to work out the details. Mr.
Kanner stated that there should also be a technical advisory committee of locals
to work on this. Mr. Blust noted that one big drawback is that if development
stalls, there would be reduced revenue.
In regard to a local gas tax, Mr. Kanner said that this can be imposed without a
vote of the people, but could be a political issue. Mr. Blust stated he checked
with Bill Penhollow, and found out that since Deschutes County is a general
law county, this has to be voted on. A charter county can do it without a vote.
Commissioner Luke said that there is a strong argument to put in place a tri-
county, regional tax. The cities would probably want to be included as well.
There is a bill in the legislature to preempt counties from doing this; ODOT is
concerned that it would keep increasing.
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Mr. Blust said that motor vehicle revenues go into one pool, with the counties
getting 24% based on the number of registered vehicles. The cities are based on
population. Revenue could be greatly reduced since the County would have to
cost-share with the cities. The local gas tax doesn't tax the PUC truckers, so
this would burden other drivers who don't do as much damage to the roads.
In regard to a local vehicle registration fee, state law shows that 40% must be
shared with the cities.
Regarding the aggregate fee, only one county, Columbia, is using it. It has to
be voter approved. Commissioner Daly noted that it targets just one industry.
Commissioner Luke observed that the cost would be added to the cost of the
product.
In regard to road user fees, Mr. Blust said this is popular in the cities. It is
added to utility bills, and is based on trip generation and other factors.
However, there is no system to do that here. Mr. Kanner noted that the bigger
businesses didn't care, but the smaller ones did. Cities can handle it if the bill
doesn't get paid, but the County has no way to enforce it.
Mr. Blust then discussed a County service district. There is statutory authority
for this to be established, but it has to be voter approved. Commissioner Luke
said that city residents drive on County roads, too. Mr. Blust stated that one big
drawback is all of the local access roads that are not maintained; drivers are
already upset about those.
The group then discussed solid waste hauler fees, on franchises or tipping. This
could help offset some damage to the roads. Commissioner Luke said that if it
was imposed on tipping, it would also be on the self-haulers. The local fee is
very low when compared to other counties.
In regard to a local option tax, it would only be good for a certain period of
time, and also has to be voter approved.
Mr. Blust said that an additional room tax may not be available for road
purposes. Mr. Kanner stated that the existing tax can be used for many things,
but new revenue has strings attached. It is possible that if the tax is increased, a
result would be that none of the funds could be used for this purpose.
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Mr. Blust said bonding is possible, but must be voter approved. These are
primarily used for capital improvements. Mr. Kanner stated that since the roads
are currently in pretty good shape, it would be hard to justify this to the voters.
Commissioner Luke noted that the Planning Commissioner previously looked
into the idea of SDC's, and decided they didn't want to go forward with it. He
said he is most supportive of increasing tipping fees and using SDC's.
Tom Blust said that it's possible that State funding will be reduced as well; and
often the counties are required to put in matching funds for certain projects. He
stated that the cities are looking at a gas tax now. Commissioner Luke
emphasized that it should be county-wide or regional. Commissioner Baney
added that it is important to get the buy-in of the community no matter what
course is taken.
Commissioner Daly stated that the County needs to be absolutely sure it has lost
the federal money or the arguments won't be convincing. Commissioner Luke
said that the County is unable to keep up already. The money could be lost at
any time. Perhaps overlays are better than chip sealing, but in the long run this
money will be lost. A lot of roads are public roads, but already are barely
passable.
Mr. Kanner observed that at least two Commissioners appear to be supportive
of SDC's.
Commissioner Baney said that she wants people at the table to discuss this.
There should be a combination of options, and she wants the stakeholders
involved.
George Kolb stated that traffic from destination resorts and new developments
in Crook County are affecting Deschutes County's roads. There needs to be a
way to offset that expense. This was done before, but it was a long process.
Commissioner Luke asked that a timeline be developed as to what the SDC's
process would be. Mr. Kanner asked if Mr. Blust could meet with stakeholders
and do a presentation. Commissioner Baney asked that representatives of
builders, tourism, COVA, destination resorts and other groups meet in a
roundtable environment to go over this problem. Commissioner Luke said that
the room tax people would want to know the connectivity with roads. There
needs to be a reasonable methodology.
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Commissioner Daly said there is another alternative; to have the departments
contribute towards this problem. Mr. Kanner noted that this option is always
there with general fund dollars, but most departments are already struggling to
get adequate funding. There are Chambers of Commerce and other groups.
Businesses are usually supportive of having good roads. Commissioner Daly
noted that there needs to be input from all who are affected.
Mr. Blust will work on contacting stakeholders to set up meetings to discuss
several of the options that appear to be viable.
3. Forester Update.
Joe Studer provided an update on various activities. (A copy of his report is
attached.)
Using oversized maps, he referred to acreage burned in wildfires over years and
acreage that is considered unprotected lands. There has been more acreage
burned in the past few years than in the last century. Some of the land in
jeopardy is unprotected.
A discussion took place regarding coordinating burn dates so they can deal with
unauthorized burns. The group then discussed unprotected areas where burns
are taking place, and the negative effect when there is an inversion situation.
Mr. Stutler stated he is very concerned about the low snow pack this year.
There could be a very bad fire season as a result.
4. Economic Development Grant Requests.
• Pajama Program: Commissioner Luke will contribute $600.
• Coyote Trails School of Nature: Commissioner Baney said this would be to
pay a speaker. She is meeting with them to find out more.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters: Commissioners Luke and Baney contributed $500
each.
5. Update of Commissioners' Schedules; Meeting Details.
Due to time constraints, this was not discussed.
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6. Other Items.
The Humane Society of Redmond has asked for a letter of support regarding
their expansion plans. The Board indicated they would provide this.
Dave Kanner said that the Ferguson Group is looking at obtaining a grant for
the County for its jail expansion project, perhaps for planning and architectural
work. The materials need to be submitted within a few days. The Ferguson
Group will draft the grant application and all other documents. They asked that
the Board add this to its priority list, since there has to be a commitment to
spend the money in fiscal year 2009 if funds are obtained. If it is a #2 priority,
they could go to the Congressional delegation with it. It would not take away
from the County's other Byrne grants. It would be a soft earmark, with a
maximum amount of $500,000.
Commissioner Baney said that there needs to be some kind of accountability
with the jail expansion. Commissioners Luke and Daly said that the Ferguson
Group should proceed.
Mr. Kanner suggested that one Commissioner be designated to be the point of
contact for lobbyist information from the Public Affairs Counsel and the
Ferguson Group. Due to time constraints, he is not able to read and understand
all that is coming in from the lobbyist firms, and much has to do with policy
issues. Commissioner Daly said he is willing to handle the federal part;
Commissioner Luke will handle the state portion. Commissioner Baney added
that Department Directors are also in tune with specific issues affecting their
departments.
Mr. Kanner stated that a consultant by the name of Billy Wasson, who works
for the National Institute for Corrections, handles jail bed needs analyses for
communities. He previously did one for Jackson County, and he does three or
four a year. There is no charge for this work. Mr. Kanner suggested that it
might be a good idea for him to review the OMNI study. He will send a copy to
him.
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Commissioner Luke emphasized that he wants to keep Joe Studer with the
County, even if Road Department funding goes away. His work is very
important, and the community wildfire plans would never have gotten done
otherwise. Commissioner Baney added that this level of prevention is needed.
Mr. Kanner said that there is adequate grant money to handle this position.
Being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p. m.
DATED this 14th Day of February 2007 for the Deschutes County Board
of Commissioners.
Michael . Daly, air
Dennis R. Luke, V ce Chair
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007
1. Discussion of Alternatives to Incarceration Report
2. Discussion of Road Funding Alternatives - Tom Blust
3. Forester Update - Joe Stutler
4. Economic Development Grant Requests - Susan Ross
5. Update of Commissioners' Schedules; Meeting Details
6. Other Items
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ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION
Early Intervention & Juvenile Crime
(February 14, 2007)
Trends oflmprovement for Deschutes County Children & Families
1. Decrease in number of juvenile offenders since 2001 (down 11% from previous years)
2. Decrease in number of youth referrals per 1,000 youth
3. Recidivism arrest rates of youth continue to decline and are lower than the state
4. Dropout rates continue to decline and are better than the state benchmark
In 1995, Deschutes County's juvenile referral, arrest and recidivism rates were very
high. Drop out rates were also at an all time high. The trend at the time was to take
these kids out of society and to "lock them up". The Deschutes County Commission
on Children & Families, in partnership with juvenile Community justice, led an effort
to explore community based alternatives that would lead to a more balanced and cost-
effective approach by preventing and intervening at an earlier age. Participants in the
planning and strategizing efforrt ranged from public safety and law enforcement to
policy makers, school districts and community members.
The results of this planning process resulted in a comprehensive approach, a
continuum of services, to address the negative trends in juvenile crime prevention.
From 1998-2003 the following programs were identified for funding that met the
criteria for best practices and the targeted outcomes:
1. Home Visiting to Parole & Probation families with newborns (Ready-Set-Go)
2. Support to teacher, child and family of acting out 4-7 year olds (First Step to Success)
3. Family Management Skills Training or "Family TRAX" (Family Resource Center)
4. Youth activities scholarship fund (Every Kid Foundation)
5. After school activities (Community Youth Connections - Chandler Center)
6. Mentorship program for at-risk youth (Big Brothers Big Sisters)
7. Reading mentorships in 111-3rd grades (SMART Reading Program)
When funding decreases occurred in 2002-03, only three of the programs identified
as the "most critical" received the remaining available resources UCP and CYIP):
1. Home Visiting to Parole & Probation families with newborns (Ready-Set-Go)
2. Support to teacher, child and family of acting out 4-7 year olds (First Step to Success)
3. Family Management Skills Training (Family Resource Center)
While these remaining three programs continue to produce demonstrated results,
the majority of funding for these programs will be gone as of July 1, 2007. During
the 2006-07 FY, the grant amount for these programs were as follows:
➢ Ready-Set Go Parole & Probation $79,919
➢ First Step to Success $66,000
➢ Family Resource Center $64}000
TOTAL $209,919
Juvenile Crime Prevention
Investments and Outcomes
2004-07
2004-07
Program
Investment (Source)
Outcomes
First Step
$163,000 total invested
97 kids participated, 93.5% exhibited a
($64,000 for 06-07)
decrease in maladaptive behavior, 92%
exhibited a decrease in aggressive
behavior and 93.5% exhibited an
increase in academic engagement.
Family Trax
$167,000 total invested
343 participants to date with 93.3%
($66,000 for 06-07)
reporting an increase in family
management processes and skills. 74%
of Helpline callers report they sought
referrals as needed, and 98% of
Community resource book recipients
report book helped connect them and
clients w/ local resources.
Ready Set Go Parole and
$234,558 total invested
467 first birth families were screened,
Probation
($283,844 for 06-07)
323 families received welcome home
visits. With these numbers, 367
families were assessed and 80% of
those assessed report progress towards
Individual Family Support Plans.
Deschutes County Alternatives to Incarceration Report Executive Summary December 2006
(Revised from Original) Page 1 of 2
1. Executive Summary
People living in Deschutes County with mental
illness and chemical addictions comprise a growing
percentage of criminal offenders under the
supervision or incarceration of public safety
agencies.
• Last year, the jail reported 25% of inmates as
having a mental illness'.
• Adult Parole and Probation reports that
approximately 85% of offenders under
supervision are challenged by addictions2.
• Nearly 90% of juvenile offenders with primarily
felony property offense histories admitted to a
long-term, secure treatment program since 2003
have a chemical dependency diagnosis. More
than half of those youth had a mental health
diagnosis as we113.
This report focuses on foundational strategies for
immediate and medium-term implementation
based on evidence about the problem we gathered
in the summer and fall of 2006. We hope they
facilitate a philosophy, method and continuous
feedback loop for an ongoing and effective
response to a serious, multidimensional community
crisis.
The majority of experts who gave testimony to this
committee (see page 4) shared three broad areas of
concern.
Dwindling public resources for appropriate,
affordable, community-based treatment for mental
illness and addictions have corresponded with a
dramatic increase in the general population, and an
increase in people with mental illness and/or
addictions in a criminal justice system ill-prepared
or funded to appropriately address their
criminogenic or treatment needs.
The various "arms" of the criminal justice system
tend to operate more like independent entities
instead of inextricably connected points on a
There is an entire class of offenders who
offend primarily because of a chemical
addiction and will likely not stop
offending unless the addiction is
addressed.
Testimony from Circuit Court Judge Michael Adler
continuum through which most offenders pass. An
increase of specialized medical and treatment needs
along with public safety and accountability
demands further exacerbates the situation by
adding to the mix agencies not traditionally
considered part of the public safety continuum -
mental health, health, treatment, etc.
Almost all those who testified urged us to "do what
works":
• Effectively treat and support people with
addictions or mental illness so they can be
effective in community life.
• Do what works with offenders to reduce re-
offending and victimization.
• Do what works for the taxpayer's pocketbook.
• Fund prevention and intervention with at-risk
individuals before an arrest is made.
Based on this information and our charge, this
report contains recommendations for improvement
on each point in the justice continuum, including
early intervention and prevention.
A philosophy, method and continuous
feedback loop is needed for an ongoing and
effective response to this serious,
multidimensional community crisis.
t 2005 Oregon OMHAS Jail Survey.
2 Becky Wanless August 2006.
3 Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice WellSpring
Annual Report March 2006.
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Deschutes County Alternatives to Incarceration Subcommittee Report December 2006
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Recommendations are summarized in Table 1 2. "Fundamentals first" - We recommend
below. Two are highlighted here.
1. We recommend immediate improvement of
system collaboration among public safety and
treatment agencies and between these
agencies and community and business
leaders.
We recommend immediate formation of a formal,
Deschutes County staff-supported structure
whereby Deschutes County public safety and
treatment agencies jointly create, implement,
monitor and troubleshoot multi-disciplinary
policies and practices aimed at cost- and outcome-
effective practices with offenders who demonstrate
chemical addiction and/or mental illness. This
includes joint strategic planning, joint goal-based
budgeting recommendations among Deschutes
County agencies and ultimate oversight by the
Deschutes County Administrator. This structure
will work in partnership and support of the Local
Public Safety Coordinating Council. See pages 9-11
for more detail.
prioritizing support to statutory and existing
evidence-based program obligations before
taking on further program development.
These include shoring up sustainable funding for
four important programs either currently on a shoe-
string budget, or solely dependent on grant
funding:
• Jail Bridge Program (p. 23)
• Mental Health Court (p. 19)
• Family Drug Court (p. 20)
• Transitional Housing for Offenders (p. 24)
A number of anchor juvenile crime prevention
efforts also face future uncertainty in public
funding. All evidence-based, cost-effective and
showing strong results, they are an integral part of
the continuum of services to ensure a healthy, safe
community (p.13):
First Step to Success (early child behavior
support)
Family Trax (parent skills training)
Home-visiting to newborns in at-risk
families
Table 1. Alternatives to Incarceration - Summary of Prioritized Recommendations
Priority
System
Prevention
Pre-Booking
Sentencing /
In-Custody
Re-entry
Ranking
Collaboration
Diversion
Adjudication
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Jail Bridge
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planning structure
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(p.10)
prevention
Law Enforcement
of
programs (p.13)
(p.16)
inmates with
addiction (p?2)
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Comprehensive,
Prograiiis that
Detox t3cd
Family hru}
Transitional
integrated public
address root of
etpinsion (p. 17)
Court (p.20)
Housing (p 24)
safety budget
juvenile
analysis I I)
offending (p.14)
#3
Uniform, early risk -
Dual-diagnosis
Pre-Trial Release
Expand
SAB release
needs assessment
treatment for
Monitoring
Electronic
criteria and
(p.12) across
juveniles (p.15)
Program (p.18)
Monitoring and
process (p25)
departments
Day Reporting
(.21)
#4
Employment
support (p.26)
Deschutes County Alternatives to Incarceration Committee
Possible Policy Directions following LPSCC approval of Alternatives Report
BOCC Work Session - 2/14/07
A. Regarding Report Recommendation #1: Immediate Improvement of System Collaboration
1. Possible Policy Direction: Crime Prevention and Detention Alternatives for 0-17
What.
Reconvene the former Community Justice Advisory Group as an advisory committee of
the Commission on Children and Families and proposed new Community Justice
Director.
When:
Immediately - with first task to assist in 07/09 RFP / Contracting for CCF Juvenile Crime
Prevention funds
Who:
Representatives from: Juvenile Community Justice, Law Enforcement, Court, Schools,
CCF Board, Mental Health and Business community. To be jointly staffed by CCF and
JCJ.
2. Possible Policy Direction: Crime Prevention and Jail Alternatives for 18+
What.
Create Community Justice Advisory Group to advise the proposed new Community
Justice Director in prioritization, troubleshooting and collaboration of services and
bud etin regarding adult clients.
When:
ASAP
Who:
Representatives from: Adult Parole and Probation, Law Enforcement (City and County),
Court, Mental Health, Treatment A enc /s and Business Community.
B. Regarding Report Recommendation #2: Prioritize evidence-based and effective programs.
1. Possible Policy Direction: Work with agencies to identify operational financing for programs
in jeopardy in FY 07/08 identified in approved Alternatives Report:
Juvenile Crime Prevention Programs
Adult Treatment and Prevention Programs
■ Support to school, child and family of acting out 4-
■ Crisis Intervention Training for Law
7 year olds (First Step to Success)
Enforcement
■ Family Management Skills Training (Family
Intensive Case Management of Inmates with
Resource Center)
Serious Mental Illness (Jail Bridge Program)
■ Home Visiting to Parole/Probation families with
Mental Health Court
newborns (ReadySetGo)
2. Possible Policy Direction: Prioritize continuum of services by working with agencies to
identify and include capital financing for programs that support / complement jail expansion
during the expansion decision-making process:
Transitional Inmate Housing Space
Detoxification Beds
DESCHUTES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
February 2007
The Road Department is facing a reduction in revenue of nearly $3 million due to
the expiration of PL 106-393 (Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-
determination Act of 2000). This revenue loss represents a 27% reduction in
money available for road purposes (see attached pie chart).
There are a number of options the County can consider to address this revenue
loss. These options include cutting $3 million from the budget (no revenue
replacement), or backfilling all or a portion of the revenue loss through any of a
number of local funding sources. Two documents are attached to this report that
outline possible local funding sources and some of the pros and cons of
implementing these sources. There may also be some action at the State or
Federal level to alleviate the revenue loss; however, this is an unknown at this
time.
If the County chooses to cut $3 million from the Road Fund budget there are a
number services/programs that would be reduced or cut entirely. The
Department has prepared a five-year resource and requirement projection based
on estimated revenues and the assumption that forest receipts will revert to
payments based on actual timber harvest (see attached spread sheet). Under
this option the County would have no funding for capital projects and no funding
for preservation projects (asphalt overlays). In addition personnel would be cut
by 10% over the next two fiscal years.
Remaining funding would be focused entirely upon core road maintenance
functions to keep the road system open for travel. These functions would include
basic surface maintenance such as chip sealing, pot-hole patching, shoulder
maintenance, and minimal vegetation control. Other functions to keep the roads
open and safe for public travel would include snow plowing, sanding, anti-icing,
hazard removal (down trees, etc), traffic sign maintenance, guardrail
maintenance, bridge maintenance, and pavement striping.
Overall condition of the County's paved road system will degrade over time
without funds for overlay projects. This will be most evident on the major county
roads (arterials and collectors) due to rutting and pavement failure from higher
traffic volumes. In addition, without funds for capital projects (traffic signals, turn
lanes, interchanges, etc.), growth in traffic volumes will cause certain
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DESCHUTES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
ALTERNATIVE LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES
February 2007
• Rural Area Systems Development Charge (SDC)
Estimated annual revenue:
Dependent upon methodology and building rate - $1 to $2 million annually
Statutory authority:
ORS 223.297 to 223.314. SDC's must be established by resolution or
order adopting the calculation methodology and a list of the improvements
to be funded with the SDC fees. A public hearing and 60 day legal
challenge period is required prior to adoption. Adoption of SDC's does not
require a vote of the public. Use of SDC's is restricted to capacity
increasing capital improvements.
Other jurisdictions currently levying:
At least 8 counties in Oregon have implemented SDC's.
• Local Gas Tax
Estimated annual revenue:
$0.01 per gallon gas tax = $800,000 per year (note: County's share would
depend upon revenue sharing agreement with the cities).
Statutory authority:
Oregon constitution Art. IV Section 3a, ORS 319.010 to 319.430. Gas tax
must be approved by the voters and is then imposed by ordinance.
Collection of tax is administered by the State.
Other jurisdictions currently levying:
Multnomah County ($0.03), Washington County ($0.01), there are also 11
cities that levy a gas tax.
• Local Vehicle Registration Fee
Estimated annual revenue:
Dependent upon fee. The County currently has 190,000 registered
vehicles. A registration fee of $15 would yield $1,425,000 per year (biennial
registration period). Under state law 40% of the collected fee goes to the
cities within the county unless the cities agree to a different percentage.
60% of $1,425,000 = $855,000 per year.
Statutory authority:
ORS 801.040 to 801.041, and 803.445. Registration fee must be a whole
dollar amount and cannot exceed the state fee (currently $54 biennial). Fee
must be approved by voters and established by ordinance.
Other jurisdictions currently levying: None?
Transportation Funding
February, 2007
Page 2 of 4
• Aggregate Fee (Natural Resource Transportation Fee)
Estimated annual revenue:
$300,000 per year @ $0.15/ton (based on DOGAMI estimate of 2,000,000
tons per year consumption in Deschutes County).
Statutory authority:
ORS 203.035 to 203.055. Must be approved by the voters and imposed by
County ordinance.
Other jurisdictions currently levying:
Columbia County ($0.15 per ton) fee is levied on the transportation of
aggregate into or within the County.
0 Transportation Utility Fee (Road User Fee)
Estimated annual revenue:
Dependent upon fee structure. $1 per month (single family dwelling) _
$750,000 per year (county-wide) or $250,000 (unincorporated only)
Statutory authority:
Fee implemented by County ordinance. Monthly fee charged to residents
and businesses (similar to sewer or water fee) used for road maintenance.
Fee is based on type of dwelling or business and estimated trips generated
by usage.
Other jurisdictions currently levying:
A number of cities, but currently no counties, have implemented a
transportation utility fee
County Service District for Roads
Estimated annual revenue:
Dependent upon funding method. A rural district (unincorporated area) tax
levy rate of $0.63 would generate $3.0 million (based on FY 06-07 taxable
assessed values)
Statutory authority:
ORS 451.010 to 451.620. Requires vote to form district. May assess
service or user charges, connection charges, district ad valorem taxes,
issue bonds, local option taxes or any combination of these.
Other jurisdictions currently levying:
Washington County
Transportation Funding
February, 2007
Page 3 of 4
• Solid Waste Hauler Transportation Fee
Estimated annual revenue:
Current franchise fee of 3% generates $175,000. Doubling the fee to 6%
would generate an additional $175,000 per year.
Assessing a $5 per ton fee on 125,000 tons per year (Hauled by franchise
haulers) would generate $625,000. (Note: the current tipping fee is $40 per
ton).
Statutory authority:
Other jurisdictions currently levying:
No counties currently assess a transportation fee on solid waste.
• Property Tax (Local Option Tax)
Estimated annual revenue:
A county-wide rate of $0.21 would generate $3.0 million:
A rural-only rate of $0.63 would generate $3.0 million.
(based on FY 06-07 taxable assessed values)
Statutory authority:
ORS 280.040 to 280.145. Must be approved by the voters. Tax can only be
authorized for 5 years or, if for a capital project, the expected useful life of
the project up to a maximum of 10 years.
ORS 368.705 to 368.710 - 50% of the tax shall be apportioned to cities.
AOC is proposing to introduce a bill in 2007 that would amend this law.
Other jurisdictions currently levying:
• Transient Room Tax
Estimated annual revenue:
Current rate of 7% generates $2,790,000 (06-07 estimate). An increase of
3% (10% total) would generate additional revenue of $1.2 million per year
(current law may prevent these funds from being used for road purposes).
Statutory authority:
ORS 320.300 to 320.350 (note: ORS 320.350 imposes a moratorium on
local transient lodging tax rate increases with certain exceptions)
Other jurisdictions currently levying:
No counties currently levy a room tax for transportation purposes.
Transportation Funding
February, 2007
Page 4 of 4
• County Road Bonding Act
Estimated annual revenue:
Bond amount specified by governing body.
Statutory authority:
ORS 370.010 to 370.240. Authority to issue bonds must be decided in an
election. Funding amount needed for redemption and interest payments on
outstanding bonds is added to the general levy of taxes (levied upon all
taxable property within county). Money raised under this authority must be
used for the construction and maintenance of permanent roads in the
county.
Other jurisdictions currently levying:
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County Forester Update - Feb 14 2007
Significant updates/highlights include the following:
1. Working collaboratively with Judith Ure and Katie Lighthall, we
completed four grant applications for approximately $1.8
million. These grants will allow future hazardous fuels
treatments and continue wildland fire prevention/education
efforts with Project Wildfire. The best news is one grant was
officially submitted to FEMA in the Washington, which is a big
step forward for us. Again, this is a joint effort between
Deschutes and Crook Counties. We will be utilizing our lobbyist
in DC and Commissioner Daly will be "on the hill" prior to the
evaluations of our grant.
2. The issues of when to begin and end burn seasons in Deschutes
County, when to declare fire season on and over, the fire
prevention messages that accompany each decision, and how
these rules apply on "unprotected lands" has resulted in the
formation of a "committee" of agency personnel of which I chair
to resolve these issues and tighten up our coordination so we
send a consistent message to our publics. Intentions are to have
that new protocol approved by the Central Oregon Fire Chief's
around April 1.
3. In the Upper Deschutes Coalition, we have completed the
revision of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. This has
been an on-going effort with new leadership and the signing
ceremonies are scheduled for the BOCC and many agencies and
publics on February 21, 2006. In addition to the CWPP efforts,
we are also working with the Coalition to treat approximately
300 vacant lots of which approximately 40 belong to Deschutes
County. We are sharing contractors and contract language and
have found a potential client for hog fuel, which would result in
100% utilization of treated fuels. We expect to begin work
around March and are utilizing Grants from both federal and
state agencies to complete the work, which is all contractual.
4. The FireFree dates are April 21-29, 2007 for Deschutes county
including Bend. We've had two evening meetings and several day
meetings to finalize our plans, ad campaigns, neighborhoods for
target areas and coordination the staffing of the landfill and
working with law enforcement to ensure loads are covered.
Katie Lighthall is the overall coordinator which is a portion of
Project Wildfire program of work, which is attached for
information.
5. Working with Teresa Rozic, we are finalizing the letter to
property owners who purchased county property last year to
ensure hazardous fuels are treated as part of the deed
restriction. We completed inspection of 78 properties of which
approximately 60 were either complete or at least 80%
complete.
Future significant issues:
1. I have been asked to serve on an ODF statewide
committee/effort to re-assess the protection boundaries for the
agency that have not been evaluated for some 30 years. This
effort will require approximately one day meetings per month,
generally in central Oregon, and our recommendation will be
forward to the Board of Forestry for implementation in the next
2-3 years. This has potential impacts on Deschutes County
from the perspective of either increasing or decreasing the
unprotected lands, thus either mitigating or causing other
actions by the county. .
2. Unprotected lands, some time this year I recommend we
seriously consider an ordinance that addresses three issues;
defensible space, vacant lots and open burning. I have the
ordinance language, which coincides directly with SB-360; we'll
need a decision and commitment from BOCC on this.
3. 2007 Fire Season, looking at "early predictions" in terms of snow
pack, water content not only in the Pacific Northwest but the
entire west, we could certainly be looking at an early, long and
active fire season. III continue to monitor these indicators as
we approach spring and summer and keep everyone informed.
Joe Stutler
County Forester
Project Wildfire
2006 Program of Work
• Continue outreach and develop partnerships.
• Provide technical assistance - CWPPs, grants, organizational development for
homeowners associations.
• Manage growth in the FireFree program.
• Show Project Wildfire as a clearinghouse for information on WUI issues - Utilize
Website for information sharing (list related WUI issues, programs, vacant lot
ordinance, relevant scientific studies - COCC, OSU).
• Promote Project Wildfire as a public forum, a loudspeaker, and cheerleader for
wildland fire information.
• Develop and share standards for open space-defensible space that is transferable,
i.e. SB 360, New Neighborhood, and Deschutes County Vacant Lot/Defensible
Space standards.
9 Facilitate the completion of all CWPPs in Deschutes County.
2006 Accomplishments
• Facilitated revisions to Greater Sisters CWPP.
• Completed the Greater Bend CWPP.
• Completed Greater Redmond CWPP.
• Facilitated revisions to Upper Deschutes CWPP.
• Wrote National Fire Plan and Western States grants; began work on DHS grant.
• Hosted first NINE day Spring Clean Up for FireFree.
• Collected 33, 500 cubic yards of FireFree material.
• FireFree Strategy team tackled future of FireFree - utilize biomass markets for
material collected.
• Established new partnership for FireFree mulch - Army National Guard.
• 2006 FireFree grant awarded - $135,000.
• 2007 Fuels treatment grant awarded Newberry Estates - $200,000.
• Utilized as a grant resource for fire agencies across Central Oregon.
• Presented at 2006 IAFC Wildland Fire Conference and the NWCG Wildland Fire
Conference in November 2006.
• Co-sponsored Defensible Space workshop with Pat Durland.
• Maintained balance between public and private membership of PW.
• Maintained PW website with current info and CWPPs.
• Presented at three Insurance - Wildland Fire Summits.
• Acted as information resource to communities on wildland fire and CWPP issues.
• Acted as sounding board for non-wildland hazards and policy issues for
Deschutes County.
• Conducted outreach / education seminars to realtors and homeowners.
• Produced numerous PSAs.
• Produced and distributed year round educational poster.
• Acted as educational resource during Black Crater Fire.
• Provided technical assistance to: CWPPs, grants, organizational development for
homeowners associations.
• Strengthened relationships with new partners: The Fire Learning Network, the
Nature Conservancy, and multiple connections with individuals and groups as
result of CWPP efforts.
• Developed PW recognition program.
2007 Program of Work
Protiram Activity When
DHS - AFG for ` prevention/education
Jan 07
NFP for fuels treatment in CWPPs
Feb 07
Grants
WSFM for fuels treatment in CWPPs
Sept 07
`Administer grant for NFP Newberry Estates
and Low Income.
Ongoing
Establish program for low income rant.
Feb 07
Fuels
Track all information for evaluation
Ongoing
Reduction
Program
Facilitate program with
homeowners/contractors
Ongoing
New Campaign for Spring Clean U Days
March 07
Expand ' partnerships to smaller ro'ects
Ongoing
FireFree
Expand messaes into fire season
Through Oct
07
Complete UDRNRC
Feb 07
Complete unincorporated/unprotected
June 07
Review/revise La Pine
Summer 07
CWPPs
Review/revise Bend
Summer 07
Review/revise Redmond
Summer 07
Monitor and track all projects
Ongoing
Education
Continue to provide materials to groups:
HOAs, Realtors, chambers of commerce, etc.
Ongoing
Update we site
March 07
Website
Post CWPP activities on site
March 07
Development
Expand partnerships as links on site
March 07
Conferences
&
Submit papers to speak at International
Wildland Fire Conference in Spain
Jan 07
Presentations :
Attend other conferences as appropriate
riate