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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 1998 Page 3 Council Business City Manager Matthew Fulton presented the contract for services with Northwest Youth and Family Services (NWYFS), Since 1978, New Brighton has been a member of a joint powers agreement for social services NWYFS provides to New Brighton residents. Recent discussions among member communities found that the joint powers agreement did not truly reflect and incorporate the needs of all its member communities. It was felt that a contractual agreement would be the best vehicle in sustaining the relationship, and termination of the joint powers agreement was recommended, Terms of the contract are: NWYFS would continue services; agreement would replace all substantive issues in identical form from the joint powers agreement; all communities would pay an equal per capita amount based on population ($1.20 per capita in 1998); contingent upon New Brighton having designated seat on the Board of Directors; receipt of management reports from NWYFS; and if NWYFS ceased operations its assets would be provided to another nonprofit social service agency, All involved communities are in the process of approving this contract. Benke confirmed that the proposed $1.20 per capita is essentially the same amount previously paid. Fulton stated that the City's budget provides for this expenditure. Samuelson, Council NWYFS Representative, noted the active participation by the communities and NWYFS in creating the agreement. Benke noted the valuable services NWYFS provides to the residents of New Brighton. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Larson, to APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON AND NORTHWEST YOUTH AND F AMIL Y SERVICES. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried, Finance Director Margaret Egan presented the Firefighters Relief Association 1997 Annual Report. The Finance Department prepared the report, and was audited by Tautges, Redpath, and Company, it received a clean opinion, The Relief Association is the retirement program for Fire Department members. Positive investment growth in 1997 totaled $300,000 in asset improvements. Asset value at the end of 1997 was $2,100,000, up from $1,800,000 in 1996. Also, there were favorable improvements in funding contributions, Samuelson asked if there are plans for the Relief Association to be 100% funded. Egan said the ultimate goal would be 100%, and noted the fund's improved financial health. There are approximately 400 organizations in the State which are not entirely funded. Egan feels the increase from 69% to 84% funding is very commendable. The intent is for the City and Relief Association representations to review basic strategics for what we are trying to accomplish and report back to Council. Council Business NWYFS Service Contract Report 98-079 Firefighters Relief Ascn, Annual Report Report 98-080 Resolution 98-039