City Council Minutes 2012 04-10-12 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
800 GAME FARM ROAD ON
TUESDAY,APRIL 10,2012
Mayor Golinski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Warren called the roll.
Ward I Gilson Present
Colosimo Present
Ward II Milschewski Present
Kot Present
Ward III Munns Present
Funkhouser Present
Ward IV Spears Present
Teeling Present
Also present: City Clerk Warren, City Treasurer Powell, City Attorney Orr, City Administrator Olson,
Police Chief Hart, Deputy Chief of Police Hilt,Public Works Director Dhuse,Finance Director
Fredrickson, EEI Engineer Freeman, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble, Director of
Park and Recreation Schraw
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Alderman Gilson requested that Item#EDC 2012-15 on the consent agenda be taken off for discussion.
Mayor Golinski requested that Mayor's Report# 1 Proclamation for Autism be moved to presentations.
Amendment approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation for Autism Awareness Month
(CC 2012-31)
Mayor Golinski read the proclamation for autism awareness and proclaimed the month of April 2012, as
autism awareness month in the United City of Yorkville.
Alderman Teeling stated that on April 20,2012, Nanette's Boutique is having a benefit for autism.
Laura Langston from Langston Pediatric Therapy announced that on April 28, 2012,there will be an autism
awareness walk taking place at Silver Springs Park. If anyone is interested in sponsoring or donating, they
would greatly appreciate the support.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Walt Stagner,Wildwood II, came representing himself and his wife. He wanted to voice their support for
George Gilson,their alderman. They believe Alderman Gilson is very well informed on the issues of the
City. Alderman Gilson makes sure his constituents are well informed, as well. Mr. Stagner thanked
Alderman Gilson, and he stated they support Alderman Gilson 100%.
Jesus Alaniz, Colonial Parkway,was a little displeased when he listened to budget discussions from the
last City Council meeting. He disagrees with the politics that Council members used for trying to shame
other Council members for receiving healthcare benefits. He feels members of the Council and staff work
very hard for the City, and deserves these benefits. He hopes the Council will deeply consider the
proposed budget and appropriately deal with the portions that consist of the greatest amount of spending.
Kathy Neddo, Windett Ridge, opposed healthcare benefits for Council members for last year's budget as
well as this year's budget. There are important issues being ignored, like roads and infrastructure,because
of the cost.The Council continues to take this benefit. Senior discounted trash pickup,without any
stipulations, is wrong, and cost the City money. The combined cost of these two policies is approximately
$300,000 a year. She asked the members to please consider opting out of the healthcare benefit.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—April 10,2012—Page 2 of 5
Ordinance 2012-06 Approving a Redevelopment Agreement for the Downtown Yorkville
Redevelopment Project Area (Imperial Investments,LLC)
(EDC 2012-15)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving a redevelopment agreement for the
downtown Yorkville redevelopment project area (Imperial Investments, LLC). So moved by Alderman
Colosimo; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Alderman Gilson pulled this ordinance off the consent agenda for clarification purposes. At the end of the
agreement,it states that it is an Illinois liability company. The word limited should be added before
liability. He received information that three of the different pin numbers on this agreement were incorrect.
The three incorrect pin numbers were for Cobblestone property,the West Van Emmon property, and the
306 and 308 Heustis property. These properties are not on the county's website. City Administrator Olson
stated it is possible that it was an old pin number that the City had on file. When the budget update is
handled, the records will be updated accordingly. Alderman Gilson wants to verify that those parcel
numbers are correct. City Attorney Orr stated that will be done. Alderman Gilson supports this ordinance,
and he hopes the City can get the downtown revamped. He asked if the TIF funding has any restrictions in
terms of how dollars are used. City Attorney Orr stated the TIF Act has serious restrictions as to how they
may use the money. There is constant reference to eligible redevelopment project cost. The process to get
the reimbursement is a submittal of actual cost which is reviewed by staff and City Attorney Orr. They
make sure there is not one cost that doesn't meet the requirements of the TIF Act. Before the City signs
the agreement,Alderman Gilson would like to know that the pin numbers are correct. Alderman
Funkhouser feels this is a great redevelopment program. This is a prime example of how a TIF should
work. The majority of the improvements have been done. The City is going to see an immediate
improvement in the area without having to put out a risk. Alderman Funkhouser is glad to see that
Imperial Investments have done such a great job of being proactive on Yorkville's downtown. Alderman
Munns stated this was approved unanimously through the EDC Committee. The Council has been trying
for 10 years to re-develop Yorkville's downtown area.It is good to see something positive taking place.
Alderman Spears said the City was burned with the TIF on Route 47 and Route 34. The developer went
belly up. She never thought she would support another TIF. Looking at the developer and their goals, she
would stand 100%behind them.
Alderman Gilson asked if the Council is voting on this ordinance as amended after verification of the pin
numbers. City Attorney Orr stated the Council is voting on the ordinance as it is. If the pin numbers are
wrong,they will be corrected. Mayor Golinski will not sign the document until instructed to do so.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Gilson-aye,Kot-aye, Munns-aye, Spears-aye,
Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye, Teeling-aye
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Bills for Payment-$762,680.96 (CC 2012-29)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. So moved by Alderman
Funkhouser; seconded by Alderman Milschewski.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-1
Colosimo-aye, Milschewski-aye, Spears-aye, Munns-aye,
Funkhouser-aye, Gilson-nay, Teeling-aye, Kot-aye
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
1. Minutes of the City Council—February 28, 2012(CC 2012-27)
2. Minutes of the City Council—March 13, 2012 (CC 2012-30)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the regular City Council for February 28,
2012, and March 13, 2012,as presented. So moved by Alderman Milschewski; seconded by Alderman
Spears.
Amendments approved unanimously by a viva voce vote.
REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
Ordinance 2012-07 Establishing Ward Redistricting and Realignment Based Upon
Current Census
(ADM 2011-41)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance establishing ward redistricting and
realignment based upon current census and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute. So moved by
Alderman Munns; seconded by Alderman Spears.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—April 10,2012—Page 3 of 5
Alderman Spears wanted to know if the alderman received e-mails from residents of Teri Lane. Mayor
Golinski stated there are residents on Teri Lane who wanted to continue to be in Ward IV. Alderman
Funkhouser presented slides to the Council which showed the Teri Lane alternative and its location.
Alderman Funkhouser showed the slide which proposed his two changes. The changes were for a clean
division going with Route 47 and Route 34 as the changes. Alderman Spears had a question concerning the
population of Teri Lane. She was told Heartland had 200 homes. She stated the City is talking 200 homes
compared to 20 homes. With the proposed redistricting, Ward IV is now going to be the smallest ward.
Alderman Colosimo doesn't have an objection to Teri Lane remaining in Ward IV. He has a problem with
the entirety of Heartland being moved. Alderman Kot has no objection with Teri Lane staying in Ward IV.
He has a problem with the process.The City had a public hearing, and now, after the fact, the City is
making changes. If changes are made, does the City have to have another public hearing?City
Administrator Olson answered, no. Alderman Kot believes this should have been discussed prior to this
point. Now the people who attended the public hearing will not know the specifics of what the City Council
is voting on. He prefers to stick with what the City Council already had discussed. Alderman Gilson stated
if Alderman Spear's constituents would like to keep her as their Alderman, he supports that. He does not
support Heartland being moved into Ward IV. Alderman Munns clarified with City Administrator Olson
that even thought the City has had a public hearing; the Council can change this in any way. City
Administrator Olson answered, yes. Alderman Munns wanted to know the point of having a public hearing.
City Administrator Olson stated it is to gather input on the initial proposal. Alderman Funkhouser stated
that the only reason he proposed those two changes was to keep clear boundaries. He doesn't have a
problem with it as it is. Teri Lane is the only consideration; he understands that the residents do want that.
This is one area that doesn't fit with the geographic boundaries that were developed. Of the upper wards,
the only thing Alderman Funkhouser was looking at was the geographic boundaries. The concern is if the
City varies from the original parameters that the City implied. Mayor Golinski likes Alderman Funkhouser's
map from a geographic standpoint,but the population shift is huge. Ward IV is still the fastest growing
ward in the City. It would take years to add 3,200 people.
Alderman Colosimo moved to amend the proposed map to add Teri Lane to Ward IV; seconded by
Alderman Gilson. Mayor Golinski stated the City Council is voting on the motion to add Teri Lane to
alternate number two of the proposed map.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays-3
Munns-aye Spears-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-nay,
Milschewski-nay, Teeling-aye, Gilson-aye, Kot-nay
Mayor Golinski stated now the City Council needs to vote on the map as amended.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays-3
Munns-aye Spears-aye, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-nay,
Milschewski-nay, Teeling-aye, Gilson-aye, Kot-nay
Mayor Golinski stated the City has new ward districts with Teri Lane in Ward IV, and all the rest as
presented. Alderman Munns explained this means residents are going to be voting in the new wards
during the next election, even though they don't take effect until the next election.
Ordinance 2012-08 Approving the 2012-2013 Fiscal Budget for the United City of Yorkville
(CC 2012-10)
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to approve an ordinance approving the 2012-2013 fiscal budget for
the United City of Yorkville and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman
Spears; so moved by Alderman Milschewski.
Alderman Colosimo discussed the budget process. He is glad this process started earlier than normal, but
would like to add an extra day to go over the budget line item by line item. He believes this budget is a
step in the right direction,and he is happy that the budget gives a five year projection. He will be
supporting the budget as presented. Alderman Kot and City Administrator Olson discussed the money
budgeted for employee raises. If approved, raises will go into effect on May 1". This will allow enough
time to work with the unions. That money will allow for a 2%raise across the board. There was
discussion among Alderman Gilson, City Administrator Olson, Alderman Teeling, and Mayor Golinski in
regards to the $8.25 sewer fee and the surplus allocation. Alderman Gilson asked about using the surplus
to erase the possibility of the sewer fee. City Administrator Olson stated the City can use many funding
sources legally, in the City,to transfer into the sewer department to defray any surplus or deficit in the
fund. Alderman Gilson believes the residents will object to the sewer fee. Mayor Golinski stated this will
not be done this budget cycle. This is not being voted on now, and does not commit the City to doing
anything with the fee. The budget can be amended in the future. When looking into future years,
Alderman Teeling pointed out that the surplus money is basically spent.Alderman Gilson stated
Alderman Teeling is correct and this is why he is asking the Council to consider acting now with surplus
from this budget to fill the,$600,000 gap so that we don't have to charge the residents an 58.25 fee.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—April 10,2012—Page 4 of 5
Mayor Golinski said the City is trying to build up the fund balance this year and next year. The goal is to
get up to a 15% fund balance.
In fiscal year 2015,the City has some huge capital projects that are in the budget. Alderman Gilson had
several questions for the staff. He wanted to know why the supply cost in the Community Development
department for the proposed fiscal year budget was almost double what it has been in the past.
Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble stated the City combined engineering and
development, so the fees that were being paid out of the engineering budget ended up being rolled over
into the Community Development's budget. Alderman Gilson feels the City needs to cut training and
conference expenses with the exception of those needed for certification or licenses. He asked about
publishing and advertising under the Community Development budget. There was a large jump in
spending. He wanted to know why that occurred. Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble
stated they anticipate amendments to the ordinances, and that is a fee that comes to her department.
Alderman Gilson asked why is the cost $140,000 in the proposed fiscal year 2013? City Administrator
Olson stated the City spent$60,000 this year on City servers,police servers, and general I.T. outsourcing.
Some of this was out of contingency and some was out of professional services. The additional $80,000 is
planned for mobile data terminal updates for the police and virtualization survey. Alderman Gilson asked
if the City received an answer as to why the contractual services are so much higher than normal. City
Administrator Olson answered, it depends on each department. Alderman Gilson believes the current
budget does not allow for numerous needed infrastructure improvements. He recommends sacrificing
some of the budget surplus to reduce a future insurmountable debt that will incur by delaying necessary
improvements. Alderman Gilson maintains that there are important line items that should be voted on
individually by the Council. He believes the current budget is flawed, and the current budget ignores
many issues that can cause a great deal of debt in the future. Alderman Spears believes that the annual
budget is the most important item the Council will address during the course of the year. She would like
to see the Council return to the practice of meeting for an entire day to discuss each budgetary item line
by line. She understands this process may seem tedious,but it is still the best way to insure the Council
member's address the issues most important to their constituents.Alderman Gilson added that the budget
does not include certain acquisitions that may impact budget funding. Alderman Teeling asked if the
library levy is set. City Administrator Olson stated because revenues are estimated, the Library Board and
Council have to pass a library levy each year. This issue is only addressed after a budget is established.
City Administrator Olson clarifies that though the motion is to approve the budget,there is also a
provision for amending the budget to include the Library Board budget. City Attorney Orr clarifies that
the motion to approve the budget includes the amendments recommended by the Council over the last
several weeks. Alderman Munns commended the staff s efforts in creating the City budget. Mayor
Golinski stated in reviewing past minutes the Council began discussing this budget at the end of June
2011. He acknowledges the budget is not perfect,but it is the best budget the City has seen in four years.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-2
Spears-nay, Colosimo-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Milschewski-aye,
Teeling-aye, Gilson-nay, Kot-aye, Munns-aye
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
No report.
PLAN COMMISSION
No report.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
No report.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council—April 10,2012—Page 5 of 5
COMMUNITY&LIAISON REPORT
YBSD
Alderman Gilson stated the YBSD had an informational meeting on April 3, 2012, concerning the
Blackberry Dam removal. Alderman Gilson was unable to attend,but he spoke to a resident that attended.
The residents stated that they still have three major concerns. The major concerns were rocks along the
edge of the property and creek,the project getting finished,the kayak shoot and the land sold to the City
for recreational attractions.Also, some residents were concerned about being able to purchase the land
between the new,-reek and the property owner's land
Push For The Path
Alderman Teeling reported on Push for the Path. Citizens can go on the Push for the Path Facebook page
and get updates for the power of one. There is an event on Friday April 13, 2012, at Cobblestone Bakery
&Bistro. Tickets are available for$40. These tickets include two concerts, food, and wine tasting. Ten
dollars of each ticket goes to Push for the Path. There is an event at Bounce Town on May 07, 2012, and
an event at Rosati's Pizza on April 25, 2012, from 5:00-10:00. A portion of citizen's purchases goes to
Push for the Path.
Ward III Meeting
Alderman Munns stated that he and Alderman Funkhouser will be having a Ward III meeting on May 5,
2012, from 10:00-12:00 at Rush Copley in the community room.
Illinois Association of Community Care Program
Alderman Spears reported on the Illinois Association of Community Care Program. (See attached.)
Community Cares Program (CCP)
Alderman Spears reported on the Community Cares Program(CCP). (See attached.)
Community Cares Eligibility Cuts
Alderman Spears reported on the Community Care Eligibility Cuts. (See attached.)
Baseball With The Mayor
Mayor Golinski will be having baseball with the Mayor on Thursday April 12, 2012, 5:30-7:00 at Steven
Bridge Park field number 3. Citizens are welcome to attend.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of:
1. Litigation.
2. Sale or lease of real property.
3. Collective negotiation matters.
So moved by Alderman Spears; seconded by Alderman Funkhouser.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-8 Nays-0
Spears-aye,Milschewski-aye, Colosimo-aye, Kot-aye,
Teeling-aye, Gilson-aye,Funkhouser-aye, Munns-aye
The City Council entered Executive Session at 8:26 p.m.
The City Council returned to regular session at 8:46 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golinski entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. So moved by Alderman Milschewski;
seconded by Alderman Munns.
Adjournment of the meeting was unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Minutes submittted�by:
Beth Warren,
City Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois
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Community& Liaison Report—Illinois Association of Community Care Program
Report received from Alderman Spears
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OFCOMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM HOME
CARE PROVIDERS
While the number of older people in the state of Illinois has risen 54% since
1980, the actual number of elderly in nursing homes is down over 8%.
A recent analysis conducted by HCBS Strategies, Inc., commissioned by
the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) concluded that the Community
Care Program (CCP) has helped to reduce the number of seniors living in
nursing homes in the state, creating significant health care savings for
Illinois. The CCP provides basic homecare (bathing, meal preparation,
personal care) for the frail elderly.
HCBS Strategies, Inc., a Baltimore-based consulting firm, assists states,
counties, and private sector organizations in designing and implementing
cost effective, inclusive home and community-based support delivery
systems that serve the elderly and individuals with disabilities and long
term illnesses.
The HCBS Strategies study supports that offering home and community-
based health services to at risk seniors reduces overall nursing home use
and saves taxpayer dollars. Between 1980 and 2008, the number of CCP
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Report received from Alderman Spears
participants increased by over 66,000, reducing nursing home residency. In
2008, as a result of IDoA investment in CCP services, the State saved
$260 million in senior related health care costs. Assuming hospitalization
rates declined similarly, the savings to the public would be even greater.
1980 2008 %
Change
Medicaid Nursing Home Residents 79,111 72,647 -8%
Nursing Home use rate of 75+ 15.8% 9.4% -40%
population
Illinois Population over age 75 500,402 771 ,105 54%
2008 Medicaid Nursing Home Residents 72,647
Reduction in potential Nursing Home Residents1 49,261
2008 HCBS Program Participants 72,583
2008 Federal & State funds saved by reduced Nursing $1.078 Billion
Home use
2008 State Dollars Saved from Reduction in Nursing $539 Million
Home use
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2008 State Dollars Saved after Deducting HCBS Costs $260 Million
,. Total potential Nursing Home residents is the number of older
persons projected to enter a nursing home based on the rate at which
older persons entered a nursing home in 1980, before Home Care
Based Systems were available.
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Community & Liaison Report—Community Cares Program
Report received from Alderman Spears
COMMUNITY CARES PROGRAM (CCP)
CLIENT ELIGIBILITY CUTS — MEET THE CLIENTS
The Illinois Department on Aging has proposed two dramatic eligibility cuts
to the Community Care Program (CCP)
➢ Reducing eligibility for CCP by raising the minimum Determination of
Need (DON) Score to 37 from 29, an 8 point rise.
• Eliminates 8,200 or 22% of the seniors who currently receive CCP.
• Determination of Need Instrument contains a Part A and Part B
component. Part B assesses the amount of care provided by
family or other resources and lowers the overall DON score.
Families that do provide care and admit to providing that care are
inappropriately penalized in contrast to those that do not provide
care or don't admit to providing care.
➢ Reducing eligibility by imposing income eligibility at 133% of the federal
poverty level.
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133% of poverty is $14,856 annual income or $1,238 per month.
Average CCP care plan cost is $713/month, representing over
50% of monthly income.
• Clients entering a nursing home at the CCP asset level quickly
convert to Medicaid at a cost the State of three times as much per
individual.
Some of the clients that will no longer be eligible for CCP:
Client A (29 DON)
• 79 year old woman w/Arthritis, poor vision and hearing, heart
disease, tremors, depression.
• Impairment in 14 of 15 activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Client cannot be left alone and lives with family who works
• Attends Adult Day Services daily.
• Family provides a large part of assistance which keeps DON score
low.
• Cost of care is $640/month or - $2,360/month less than a Nursing
Home
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Community& Liaison Report— Community Cares Program
Report received from Alderman Spears
Client B (30 DON)
• 65 year old with severe diabetes, leg ulcers, arthritis, HPB,
neuropathy, on oxygen, partial paralysis one leg, 12 medications
and uses a cane/ walker.
• Impairment in all 15 ADLs.
• CCP assists with personal care, laundry, housework,
transportation for shopping and physician visits.
Cost of care is $343/month or $2,657/month less than a Nursing
Home.
Client C (30 DON)
• 60 year old female with ALS, arthritis, history of cancer,
hypertension, damaged spinal cord and taking 4 medications.
• Impairment in 13 of 15 ADLs.
• Homecare assists with personal care, meal preparation, laundry,
housework, and transportation for shopping, and medical
appointments.
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Report received from Alderman Spears
• Cost of care is $343/month or - $2,657/month less than a Nursing
Home.
Client D (36 DON)
• 90 year old with depression taking 12 medications for depression,
anxiety, back pain, stomach nausea.
• Impairment in all 15 ADLs.
• Homecare assists with personal care, meals, laundry, housework,
transportation outside of home.
• Cost of care is $515/month or - $2,485/month less than a Nursing
Home.
Client E (33 DON)
• 65 year old who has arthritis, leukemia, diabetic, cataracts, CHF,
kidney failure, shortness of breath, taking 12 medications
Impairment in all 15 ADLs.
• Family provides a lot of care (driving down DON score) but attends
Adult Day Services enabling family to work and not leave client
alone
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• Adult Day Service provides assistance with continence, personal
care, meals, transportation, and special health.
The proposed eligibility changes will impact older adults who want to
remain at home but do not have options besides the Community Care
Program for affordable services to meet their needs.
If functionally impaired older adults enter nursing homes when they could
be kept at home with community services, the long range cost to the state
will be much higher.
Rather than saving the state money, making it harder to qualify for CCP will
actually cost taxpayers significantly more!
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Community& Liaison Report— Community Cares Eligibility Cuts
Report received from Alderman Spears
COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CUTS — WILL BE BAD
FOR ILLINOIS
Increased Cost — Reducing clients eligible to receive CCP will send as
many as 20,000 seniors to a nursing home at three times current cost.
(See our client impact statement for more details)
Decreased Cost Effectiveness — As proven by a state funded study, CCP
has saved over a billion dollars to Illinois taxpayers through Nursing Home
deflection.
Decreased Efficiency — Among Home and Community Based services
waiver programs around the Country average hours per client are almost
double the hours authorized in CCP while maintaining the same outcomes.
Illegal — Maintenance of effort under PPACA prohibits states from making
reductions to eligibility in Medicaid Waiver programs. Lawsuits and
injunctions filed in federal court have been upheld in Washington and
California. Illinois would be subject of lawsuits related to these eligibility
changes.
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Community& Liaison Report—Community Cares Eligibility Cuts
Report received from Alderman Spears
Economic Impact #1 — Working families depend on CCP for elder care
services. Adult children will be forced to quit jobs to care for Mom or Dad
at home, increasing Illinois unemployment.
Economic Impact #2 — Reduces federal matching dollars brought back to
Illinois and spent in local communities and the state. HCBS programs
return at least 85% of reimbursement funding to local economies in the
form of wages and benefits.
REMEMBER ... HOME IS WHERE SENIOR'S WANT TO BE!
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