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Commissioners authorize CMH architectural work for move of children and autism services, $4.04 million from CMH fund
Summary
The board authorized Community Mental Health to proceed with architectural drawings for moving children and autism services to 1505 Suncrest Drive at a cost not to exceed $4,040,000 to be paid from the CMH fund; commissioners said there will be no additional cost to the county general fund.
The Lapeer County Board of Commissioners authorized Community Mental Health (CMH) to proceed with architectural drawings for relocating children and autism services to 1505 Suncrest Drive, approving work at a cost not to exceed $4,040,000 to be paid from the CMH fund.
The motion stated the project will be paid from the CMH fund "at no additional cost to the county general fund." The motion was moved, supported and approved by voice vote during the meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
Why it matters: the authorization allows CMH to advance planning for a facility consolidation or relocation intended to house children and autism services; the board and staff emphasized that the expenditure will be charged to CMH budget resources and not to the county's general fund.
Discussion and next steps: the matter moved through the properties committee earlier and commissioners noted that the items had been discussed at length in committee, which reduced discussion time at the full meeting. The authorization is limited to architectural drawings and design work and does not represent final construction authorization; future approvals or budget amendments would be needed for full construction funding.
The motion was approved by voice vote. The administration will follow up with CMH and the finance department to process the authorization and confirm budget impacts and reporting requirements.
