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Executive Committee approves new grants manager position, appropriation and $1.34 million bridge contract for behavioral-health projects
Summary
The committee approved a grants program manager position in the Behavioral Health Coordination Department, an emergency budget appropriation and a $1,341,170.80 contract with Home Sweet Home Ministries for construction and operation of a bridge project; staff reported 36 active clients in the FUSE program and other initiatives underway.
The McLean County Executive Committee approved several actions from the Behavioral Health Coordination Department aimed at sustaining and advancing local behavioral-health services.
What the committee approved: Members voted to create a new full-time grants program manager position for the Behavioral Health Coordination Department, approved an emergency appropriation amendment to the county’s 2025 budget for behavioral health coordination, and approved a $1,341,170.80 contract with Home Sweet Home Ministries for construction and operation of a “bridge” project. Motions to approve the items passed by voice vote.
Department rationale: Marita Landreth, director of Behavioral Health Coordination, told the committee the new grants-program manager is needed to manage an increasing volume of funding opportunities, to create consistent application processes, and to evaluate outcomes for greater transparency. She said the position’s job description and a new-position request form were included in the meeting packet.
Program updates: Landreth reported progress on the FUSE program, saying the county was serving 36 active clients in June and that clients engaged in FUSE have fewer interactions with the justice system, homeless shelters and emergency departments while active in the program. She also reported progress on the System of Care grant, work on an EMDR training contract expected in August, and an engagement with Dr. Frank Beck to provide data expertise to inform BHCC (Behavioral Health Coordinating Council) decisions.
Contract detail and clarification: Member Klein asked whether the contract with Home Sweet Home Ministries was the same expenditure approved previously; Landreth said the committee had approved the proposal last month and this meeting approved formal contract language. The contract amount on the meeting record is $1,341,170.80.
Votes and next steps: The grants manager position, the emergency appropriation ordinance and the Home Sweet Home Ministries contract were approved by the committee and will move to the full Board as required. Landreth said she would continue to report contract milestones, grant activity and program metrics such as FUSE enrollment and outcomes.
Ending: Committee members emphasized the need for transparency and outcome measurement; Landreth said hiring a dedicated grants manager will increase the department’s capacity to track awards and report outcomes to the public and partner agencies.
