PRHSPSC PKT 04-08-2008
City of Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
6:00 p.m.
City Hall
Hylebos Conference Room
I. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - THREE (3) MINUTES
3. COMMISSION COMMENTS
4. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 12, 2008 SUMMARY
5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
A. Celebration Park Maintenance Building Installation
B. Landscape Bid Acceptance
C. Neighborhood Park Emphasis
D. Drug Pilot Program - Prometa
Action
Action
Information
Action
Ikerd
Ikerd
Hanson
Hynden
6. PENDING ITEMS
· Animal Control Contract
· Dangerous Dog Ordinance
7. NEXT MEETING - May 13, 2008 6:00pm - Hylebos Conference Room
8. ADJOURNMENT
2008 Committee Members:
Council Member Jeanne Burbidge, Chair
Council Member Jim Ferrell
Council Member Michael Park
Staff:
Donna Hanson, Director
Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II
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City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS. RECREATION. HUMAN SERV ICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday February 12, 2008
6:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Council members Jim Ferrell and Michael
Park; Council member Linda Kochmar, Aaron Walls, Deputy City Attorney, Karolyn Klohe Assistant City Attorney,
Chief Brian Wilson, Donna Hanson, Director PRCS, Steve Ikerd, Parks and Facilities Manager, Mary Faber PRCS
Superintendent, John Hutton, Recreation Supervisor, Doug Nelson, Community Center Supervisor, Kelli O'Donnell
CDBG Coordinator, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II.
Guests: Jess Mueller, Kevin Morris, Jim Lessler, Joann Hugill- Park Pals
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 6:02p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Morris expressed his gratitude to City staff for their support of the French Lake Off Leash Park, and was
appreciative of all the improvements that the Parks Department has made to the park. He stated that they are ready
for the next step, which is upgrading the pond. They are asking for guidance and would like to establish goals and
parameters. They intend on funding the whole project. Mr. Morris said that there are not any dog parks in this area
that has an artificial pond.
Jim Lessler- spoke in favor of upgrading the pond. He has been researching ponds and found a company in Gig
Harbor that is very knowledgeable, and is willing to talk to Parks Department staff. They have received one
proposal in the amount of $30,000, but stated the price could be reduced by volunteers doing a lot of the work.
Jess Mueller - spoke in favor of upgrading the pond. She is in charge of the fundraising committee. A mission
statement will be developed, and they will be cultivating relationships with local groups.
Ms Donna Hanson PRCS Director, stated that she had asked the group to locate another dog park that has an
artificial pond, to get an idea of the materials used, and how they clean the pond. She stated that she does get calls
from dog owners that are concerned about the water in the pond. They have requested tests of the water - they are
worried that their dog could get sick. Ms. Hanson wants to make sure that if the City builds a new pond, the pond
will be something that staff can maintain and will be healthy for the dogs.
COMMISSION COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council member Ferrell moved to approve the January meeting minutes as written, Council Member Park
seconded. Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Report on 2008 One Ni2ht Count of the Homeless and Efforts to Serve the Homeless
Ms. O'Donnell reported that the homeless street count was conducted in Federal Way on January 25,2008, and there
was a 15% decrease from 2007. They are not sure if the decrease is due to better service of the homeless or because
the weather was significantly colder in 2008 than in 2007. The homeless count on the "Night Owl" buses had a 38%
increase, which may have also been due to homeless people trying to stay warm. The overall count for King County
went up 15%, this raised some concern at the last inter agency council meeting. Ms. O'Donnell stated that there are
a number of efforts going on County wide as part of the Committee to End Homelessness 10 year plan. Federal Way
has endorsed the 10 year plan to end homelessness. Staff has been participating in activities to try and help address
homelessness as a region. Ms. O'Donnell gave a report on some of the activities that are going on to address
homelessness in Federal Way and King County. Some of those are the Landlord Liaison Access to Housing, and
Securing New Resources. Last January a community member called together a group of people from different
agencies and they are working on putting together a shelter for Federal Way that would operate similar to the Home
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Tuesday February 12, 2008 Summary
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and Arise shelter in Kent and Renton. This program partners with area churches to be a host site for a month at a
time. This would house up to 25 men a night. The focus of the 10 year plan is on creating housing, not shelters.
Chair Burbidge requested another update in either April or March, 2008.
Arts Commission 2008 Work Plan
Ms. Faber presented the background information. The special focus this year is to update the Cultural Plan, host the
2nd Writer's Retreat, crafts for the Red White and Blues Festival and concentrate on public relations, which will
include press releases and keeping the Web page up to date. Council member Ferrell moved to approve the
recommended Arts Commission 2008 Work Plan and forward to City Council for approval on February 19,
2008 for consideration. Council Member Park seconded. Council member Park was pleased to see one of the
commission tasks was to invite the Diversity Commission to an Arts Commission meeting to explore potential
partnerships and ways to encourage diversity programs. Motion Passed.
Red White and Blues Festival
Ms. Faber stated that there has been a lot of discussion regarding this event, and it is time to share the workload at a
supervisory level. Each supervisor will be in charge of the event each year. John Hutton is in charge this year.
There has also been discussion in reformatting the event. They will take away some of the fee based items, and
replace them with activities that are low cost or no cost. The event will start later and focus more on music, food,
free activities and frreworks.Mr. Hutton stated that the event will be a family fun throwback old fashioned Red
White and Blues Festival. The theme will reflect a "day in the park". They want families to be able to participate
together. A family stage will be added, that will have entertainment directed towards families. Mr. Hutton reported
that we have a very energetic day camp staff, and they will be in charge of running the family games. They want to
make the event more affordable. Council member Ferrell asked ifit was possible to keep the inflatable's and not
charge people to use them. Ms. Faber stated it costs at least $5,000 to rent the inflatables. Ms. Hanson reported that
there is the increase in staff costs to setup the inflatables, work the inflatable's and takedown the inflatable's after the
event. Council member Ferrell would like to keep the inflatable's, Council members Burbidge and Kochmar are in
support of trying something different. The recreation department does own small inflatable's that are suitable for
young children. Those inflatables will be at the event. Ms. Hanson stated that they will be incorporating the 10 year
anniversary of Celebration Park to the event.
First Amendment for Electrical Services
Mr. Ikerd presented the background information. Amaya Electric has been providing services for the past year. They
have set hourly rates and fees. Projects that will be used in this contract are $50,000 carry forward for wire theft,
ball field lighting repairs, HV AC improvement, regular park and facilities repair and maintenance budget, emergency
equipment and contingency addition for inflation and unforeseen issues. Council member Park moved approval
to amend the term of the contract for an additional year and authorize execution of the amendment. Council
member Ferrell seconded. Motion passed.
First Amendment for Parkin!!: Lot Cleanin!!:
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Mr. Ikerd presented the background information. McDonough & Sons has asked for a cost of living increase for fuel
charges and we have added in the Community Center parking lot. This amendment will be for one more year. The
contract amount is $23,509.80. Council member Ferrell moved approval to amend the term of the contract for
an additional year and authorize execution of the amendment. Council member Park seconded. Motion
passed.
Park Impact Fees
Ms. Hanson updated the Committee. The four consultants were interviewed, and references were checked for the
two fmalist. The firm hired is Henderson, Young & Company, Inc. These consultants have participated in the
greatest most number of cities with the most number of successful park impact fees and had the most extensive
public process. A public process will begin, and this will come back to the Parks Commission, Planning
Commission, and the Parks Recreation Human Services and Public Safety Committee this summer.
NEXT MEETING - March 11, 2008 6:00 p.rn. in the Hylebos Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 7:04p.m.
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 15, 2008
ITEM #:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: CELEBRATION PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City approve the installation of a pre-engineered metal building and authorize
the Assistant City Manager to enter into a contract with the successful bidder?
COMMITTEE: PRPSC
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008
CATEGORY:
[8J Consent
D City Council Business
D Ordinance
D Resolution
D
D
Public Hearing
Other
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llistory: Staff bid the supply and installation of a metal building on Nov 8th, Nov 30th and again on Dec7th
using the Srnall Works Roster and advertising. The first two bids produced no results even though contractors
demonstrated an interest. The third effort produced one bid of $114,795 which was significantly higher then
the Architects estimate of $75,344. This high bid was rejected in favor of an attempt to re-bid the supply and
installation separately. The strategy is that there are smaller qualified installers that would bid if they didn't
have to supply the building also.
Staff received 2 bids March 20, 2008 following a competitive bid process for the installation of a pre-
engineered metal building in Celebration Park. Following are the responsive bid results:
1. D&T General Contracting - $28,320.00 + 2,548.80 tax = $30,868.80
2. MWR Company - $67,564.25 + 6,080.78 tax = $73,645.03
Note: Adding the pre taxed bids of: $28,320 installation to the recent $55,223 supply only award, totals
$83,543, which is a $31,252 savings over the one high supply and install bid of $114,795 received in
December 2007.
Budget: The approved funding for the Celebration Building is $213,000 and the installation bid is close
to the $27,000 pre tax estimate that was developed a year ago. Staff will perform site work and some of
the interior work to keep the whole project within budget.
Attachments: NA
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council accept the bid from D&T General Contracting for
$30,868.80 and authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute a contract for the installation of a pre-engineered
metal building in Celebration Park.
CITY MANAGER ApP"ROV AL: ei2tee
to Council
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DIRECTOR ApPROVAL: J,L..
to Committee To Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Forward the bid acceptance for the installation of a pre-engineered metal
maintenance building in Celebration Park to full Council on April 15 for approval.
Committee Chair
Committee Member
Comrnittee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: HI move approval of accepting the bid from D&T General Contracting for
$30,868.80 and authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute a contract for the installation of a pre-
engineered metal building in Celebration Park" f'- \
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
o APPROVED
o DENIED
o TABLEDIDEFERRED/NO ACTION
o MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
REVISED - 02/06/2006
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 15, 2008
ITEM #:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE BID ACCEPTANCE
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City accept Landscape Services bids and authorize the Assistant City Manager
to enter into a contract with the successful bidders?
COMMITTEE: PRPSC
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008
CATEGORY:
[8] Consent
o City Council Business
o Ordinance
o Resolution
o
o
Public Hearing
Other
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Background: Staff solicited landscape services bids for eight (8) City sites which include City Hall, FW
Community Center and 6 Parks. Seven companies from the Small Works Roster attended a pre-bid
rneeting. Three companies submitted the following annual bid cost for all 8 sites:
Omni Landscape Services $77,375.93
Facility Maint.Contractors $80,878.00
Green Effects
$107,721.97
Note: Each contractor was clearly informed that the City reserved the right to split the sites into more
then one contract if there was a significant advantage. By splitting the eight sites into two separate
contracts a $4,421.52 annual savings can be achieved by awarding Green Effects the Community Center
and English Gardens Park and award Onmi Landscape Service the remaining 6 sites.
Split Award results:
Omni Landscape Services; 6 sites - $46,780.97 annually +5% contingency = $98,240.04 total two year
contract.
Green Effects; 2 sites ---------------- $26.173.44 annually +5% contingency = $54,964.22 total two year
contract.
Total split award $72,954.41 annual cost.
Budget: These Landscape Services will be funded through Council approved budgets allocated in 3
different accounts; City Hall/Building, FW Community Center and Park Operations.
Attachments: NA
Options Considered: NA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council accept the bids from Omni Landscape Services and
Green Effects and authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute two contracts for Landscape Services in the
amount of $98,240.04 for Omni Landscape Services and $54,964.22 for Green Effects.
CITY MANAGER ApPROVAL: ~
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DIRECTOR ApPROVAL:
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To Council
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Forward the bid acceptance for Landscape Services in the amount of
$98,240.04 for Omni Landscape Services and $54,964.22 for Green Effects to full Council on consent agenda
April 15 for approval.
Committee Chair
Committee Member
Committee Mernber
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: HI move approval to accept the bids from Omni Landscape Services and
Green Effects and authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute two contracts for Landscape Services in the
amount of $98,240.04 for Omni Landscape Services and $54,964.22 for Green Effects".
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY ClTY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
o APPROVED
o DENIED
o T ABLEDIDEFERREDINO ACTION
o MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
REVISED - 02106/2006
COUNCIL BILL #
1 ST reading
Enactment reading
ORDINANCE #
RESOLUTION #
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ITEM #:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: Drug Pilot Program - Prometa
POLICY QUESTION:
SHOULD THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY PILOT THE "PROMET A PROTOCOL?"
COMMITTEE: PRHS&PS
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008
CATEGORY:
[8J Consent
D City Council Business
D Ordinance
D Resolution
D
D
Public Hearing
Other
STAFF REpORT By: L YNNETIE HYNDEN, HUMAN SERVICES MANGER
DEPT: Community Development
Services
The Human Services Commission reviewed and considered whether the "Prometa Protocol" be funded
as a pilot drug program for the citizens of Federal Way. The Commission, by a unanimous vote,
recommended that the City of Federal Way not fund the pilot Prometa Protocol.
Attachments:
The staff report to the Human Services Commission regarding the "Prometa Protocol" is attached.
Options Considered:
Option I:
Option II:
The Federal Way City Council not fund the Prometa Protocol pilot program.
The Federal Way City Council approves spending the earmarked funds set aside for piloting the
Prometa Protocol. The City Manager or his designee will be authorized to execute a contract
with Pierce County Alliance to adrninister Prometa to qualified, screened citizens from the City
of Federal Way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends option I.
CITY MANAGER ApPROVAL:
Council
DIRECTOR ApPROVAL: ~
Committee
Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: THE COMMITIEE MOVES TO RECOMMEND OPTION
OPTION I: The Federal Way City Council not fund the Prometa Protocol Pilot Program.
OPTION II: The Federal Way City Council approves spending the earmarked funds set aside for piloting the
Prometa Protocol. The City Manager or his designee will be authorized to execute a contract with Pierce County
Alliance to administer Prorneta to qualified, screened citizens from the City of Federal Way.
Committee Chair
Committee Member
Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move that the Federal Way City Council Not Fund the Prometa Protocol
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Pilot Program ..
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
o APPROVED
o DENIED
o T ABLEDIDEFERRED/NO ACTION
o MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
REVISED - 02/06/2006
COUNCIL BILL #
I ST reading
Enactment reading
ORDINANCE #
RESOLUTION #
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Memorandum
Date:
From:
To:
Via:
Subject:
March 12, 2008
Lynnette S. Hynden, Human Services Manager
Human Services Commission
Greg Fewins, Community Development Director
Drug Pilot Program - Prometa
Policy Question:
Should the City of Federal Way pilot the "Prometa Protocol"?
Summary of Staff Recommendation:
After reviewing Hythiam, Inc materials and literature on Prometa, then speaking with
professionals who have first hand experiences and knowledge of the Prometa Protocol,
staff recommends that the funding earmarked for a pilot drug program, Prometa, be held
back at this time.
Background:
The Council earmarked $20,000 from the mid-biennium budget to explore whether a
drug intervention known as the "Prometa Protocol" should be accessible to the citizens of
Federal Way.
The medical intervention known as Prometa has been administered since 2003 on a very
limited basis in conjunction with a "traditional" drug and alcohol treatment program.
Staff found that there are no scientific random double-blind placebo studies completed or
published regarding the Prometa Protocol licensed by Hythiam, Inc.
Staff also found the limited written materials available are consistently balancing the
concerns over the lack of scientific studies with the very positive personal testimonials
from participants. Because of the time limitations, neither the personal accounts nor a
"random double-blind" study can provide insight into Prometa's long-term lasting
impacts or successes.
Professionals in the Substance Abuse Treatment field tend to agree that if Prometa can do
what it claims it can do, it would be a useful tool in treating the disease of addiction.
Prometa is not a treatment program but could be used as a tool to enhance the
effectiveness of treatment.
Currently, there are two very large random double-blind placebo studies being conducted.
The outcomes of these studies will provide scientifl,C data as to the effectiveness of the
three approved FDA drugs that are now combined for a new use. It is hoped by many
that the Prometa protocol will be able to "correct the condition it was intended."
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On the other hand, scientific studies take time; therefore the UW has chosen another
methodology to study the Prometa Protocol. They will be reviewing current literature as
well as the measurable outcomes from selected participants involved with the Family
Dependency Drug Court in Pierce County. Can Prometa positively impact systems is
their focus. This study will not begin unless the state continues to fund the project.
The dollar amount earmarked for a pilot drug program is very limited compared to the
funds allocated by Pierce County or the State of Washington.
Prometa:
. Prometa is a medical intervention. It is not an addiction treatment program.
Prometa was introduced in 2003 and it is licensed by Hythiam, Inc. The three
drugs used in the "Prometa Protocol" are not owned or produced by Hythiam.
. The protocol is a combination of three medications known as "Prometa Protocol."
It has not been proven effective by the FDA or shown its ability to "correct the
condition it was intended." A random double-blind placebo study with controls
for conditions needs to be completed before the protocol is submitted for FDA
approval. Hythiam, therefore, continues to administer the drug combination
under the FDA exception clause "off label" usage.
. The Prometa Protocol is a combination of both oral and intravenous infusions.
This process claims to suppress the addict's cravings. By suppressing the
cravings it is believed that the addict can be more attentive to their treatment
program, which would lead to successful completion and sobriety.
. The drugs individually are relatively cheap, however, the combination of the three
and the method in which they are administered costs the private patient between
$12,000 and $15,000 for the procedure. The accompanying drug treatment
program would be an additional charge.
National and Local Connections to Prometa:
. Last year, the State of Washington, according to a Division of Alcohol and
Substance Abuse (DASA) official, funded $395,000 for the Prometa medical
intervention. They limited the number of clients to the Family Dependency Court
in Pierce County.
. DASA contracted with The Pierce County Alliance (PCA) in Tacoma,
Washington. PCA is currently charging the state $5,000 per person for the
Prometa Protocol. The agency is authorized by Hythiam to administer the
protocol and PCA is the sole contractor with DASA to provide Prometa.
. Pierce County Alliance is also a certified DASA approved Drug and Alcohol
Treatment Agency.
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· The State of Washington otherwise does not fund Prometa. Private insurance
companies will not fund the protocol.
· The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) has declined to invest in
the Prometa Protocol. DOC does offer drug and alcohol programs to their
population.
· The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) no longer
accepts Hythiam as a corporate sponsor. NADCP is awaiting further scientific
studies to support Prom eta 's claims.
· Based on this decision by the NADCP, the King County Superior Drug Court
Diversion Program has decided that the Prometa Protocol is not an option for their
clients.
· In mid-2007, Pierce County Council approved $800,000 to fund the Prometa
Protocol. The medical intervention was only going to be offered to offenders
referred by the county's drug courts. The offender, in addition to Prometa, would
also be participating in the PCA treatment program.
· In November 2007, Pierce County suspended funding for the program after the
county auditor's report announced that Pierce County Alliance and Hythiam, Inc,
who markets Prometa, had "greatly exaggerated" its success rate in order to
secure the funding.
· Researchers at UCLA and University of South Carolina are in the process of
conducting random double-blind placebo studies, however, the results will not be
available until sometime later this year or early next year.
· The University of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute is due to
received funding totaling $105,000 from the state to conduct research. This
funding coincided with the DASA allocation to specifically study Prometa and the
Family Dependency Court System. The state funding is subject to cuts this year.
Both the House and the Senate have cut the funding from their budgets. The
Governor continues to support the funding in her budget.
· The University of Washington's study will not be a random double-blind placebo
study. The UW's study is designed to review current literature and review the
outcomes ofthe participants from the Family Dependency Court program. They
will be examining whether Prometa had an impact on the child placement and
child welfare systems. Specifically, the question pending is ifPrometa is added to
a treatment program would the addition demonstrate measurable successes in
systems that are linked to the Family Dependency Court process. Dr. Donavan
from the University of Washington explained that the study might not get
underway at all pending the outcome of the funding issues.
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Proposed Motions:
Option I
The Human Services Commission recommends the Prometa Protocol pilot
program not be funded by the Federal Way City Council.
Option II
The Human Services Commission recommends that earmarked funds for piloting
the Prometa Protocol be given to the Pierce County Alliance. PCA will administer
Prometa to qualified and screened citizens who reside within the city limits of Federal
Way.
Analysis of Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends Option 1. The studies currently underway should be able to
confirm that the Prometa Protocol is an "effective tool" when coupled with a dependency
treatment program. Treating addiction is very difficult and often time the addict will
relapse before sobriety is fully achieved. Therefore, to have a tool that can demonstrate
the ability to safely and consistently curb the cravings associated with drug use could be
considered a break through in addiction treatment.
The Prometa Protocol could not only impact individual lives but also positively
impact the overall human services systems if deemed effective. Because addiction is tied
so closely with all human services systems, staffis very eager to monitor Hythium's
progress in substantiating the medical intervention, Prometa. Validating Hythiam, Inc.' s
claims that the Prometa Protocol can be an essential tool in treating addiction will be a
big step forward in dependency treatment programs.
At this point, however, the accessibility and availability for the City of Federal
Way to benefit from the Prometa Protocol is very limited. Moving forward at this time
would be a risky decision. Waiting on the appropriate processes to substantiate the
viability ofthe medical intervention is necessary.
Pierce County Alliance is the only facility licensed to administer the protocol, so a
Federal Way citizen would have to travel out of the county to receive the treatment. The
transportation barriers could influence the outcome of the medical intervention. Another
consideration is that at this time, the State is in the process of considering withdrawing
the Prometa funding. There is also additional speculation that even the UW study on how
Prometa impacts the court systems might not get underway as a result of the loss of
funding.
A greater concern by staff is for the citizens of Federal Way. While Prometa
might one day be a wonderful tool to enhance dependency treatment, today it is just an
experimental procedure with wonderful personal experiences. Equally persuasive are the
arguments against funding the pilot program until further studies are complete.
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2 where appl i cabl e, t he est i mat ed cost of f set sin medi cal assi st ance on
3 a tot al and per pat i ent basi s.
4 (3) $698,000 of t he general f und--st at e appropri at ion for fiscal
5 year 2008, (($698,000 )) $1.060.000 of t he general f und--st at e
6 appropri ati on for fiscal year 2009, and $154,000 of t he general f und--
7 federal appropriation are provided solely for the expansion authori~ed
8 under t he 2005-07 bi enni al appropri at ions act of chem cal dependency
9 treat ment servi ces for m nors who are under 200 percent of t he federal
10 povert y level. The depart ment shall moni tor t he number and type of
11 cl i ent sent eri ng treat ment, f or purposes of det erm ni ng pot ent i al cost
12 offsets.
13 (4) $250,000 of t he general f und--st at e appropri at i on for fiscal
14 year 2008 and (($2S0, aoe )) $145.000 of t he general f und--st at e
15 appropriation for fiscal year 2009 are provided solely for the
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17 Pi erce ootlnt y for f ami I y t "uapetlt i c . court 3crvi oes t "at i nel tlde
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19 an independent evalu8t or to e.'811:18t e the ef f i C8CY of the treat ment "i t h
20 the pf'omct 8 prot ocol tlnder t he pi I ot program 8S compared toot her drl:lg
21 treat ment and to no t feat ment )) (a) To cont i nue an exi st i ng pi I ot
22 program i n Pi erce count y I i mi t ed t 0 i ndi vi dual s who began chemi cal
23 dependency. treat ment usi ng t he promet a prot ocol pri or t 0 March 11.
24 2008: and (b) to cont fact wi than independent eval uat or who wit I. t 0
25 t he ext ent possi bl e. eval uat e t he Pi erce count y pi I at . as well as
26 sUlllllari ze at her research on t he ef f i cacy of t he promet a prot ocol .
27 (5) $4.449.000 of t he general f und--st at e appropri at i on for fiscal
28 year 2009 and $1.000.000 of the cri mi nal i ust ice treat ment account
29 appropri at i on are provi ded sol el y to i mpl ement EnQrossed Subst it ut e
30 Senat e Bi II No. 6665 (cri 5i s response). to cant i nue exi 5t i ng pi I ot
31 programs and to expand the i nt ensi ve cri 5i s response pi I at to Spokane
32 count y. The cant i nuat i on and expansi on of t he pi I at programs expi res
33 June 30 2009 1ft he bi II is not enact ed by June 30. 2008. the
34 amounts provided in this subsection shall laDse.
35 Sec. 209. 2007 c 522 s 209 (uncodi f i ed) is amended to read as
36 follows:
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Staff considered that while this is a highly unusual opportunity that could serve a
few Federal Way citizens and make a positive impact in their lives, the question is
whether the funding is aligned with the voices of the community that were heard during
the Housing and Human Services Comprehensive Plan process. The citizens and
agencies who participated in the plan's public processes showed their concerns and felt
the greater needs for the City of Federal Way were affordable housing and continued
support for funding resources such as basic needs for children and low income families.
Finally, staff recognizes that the City of Federal Way is not without its share of
chemical dependent citizens. Both the State and counties throughout the state are much
more adept at providing subsidized addiction treatment because of the vast costs just to
treat one person. Federal Way does have private treatment agencies but the closest public
funded treatment agency is in Kent. Public resources have been equally impacted by the
consistent reduction in agency funding sources over the years. Future opportunities for
the City of Federal Way collaborating with an agency providing public funded treatment
for the citizens of Federal Way is a possibility; however we are not there yet.
Commission Recommendation:
The Human Services Commission moved to forward Option I to the Parks, Recreation,
Human Services and Public Safety Committee for recommendation to the full Council at
their April 15, 2008 meeting.
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