Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) Oversight, Implementation and Evaluation Plans

The King County Council has required the development of a three-part Oversight, Implementation and Evaluation Plan, before any of the MIDD sales tax funds can be expended.

On April 28, 2008, King County Council passed Council Ordinance 16077 establishing the MIDD Oversight Committee, and approving a revised Oversight Plan for the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Action Plan. (Legislative documents available here.) The Oversight Committee has been convened through a process of appointment by the King County Executive and confirmation by King County Council.

The draft Implementation Plan for the MIDD was posted for review and comment from May 20-June 3. The final MIDD Implementation Plan, developed in collaboration with the Oversight Committee, was submitted by the King County Executive to the King County Council for review.

• Click here for Draft Implementation Plan Public Comments Summary
• Click here for Draft Implementation Plan Public Comments (as submitted)

The Evaluation Plan, which is the third and final component, will be submitted to the Council by August 1, 2008.

• Click here for Draft Evaluation Plan Public Comments Summary
• Click here for Draft Evaluation Plan Public Comments (as submitted)

MIDD Oversight Committee

In accordance with Ordinance 15949, the Oversight Committee is meeting to review and provide input on the MIDD Implementation and Evaluation Plans.

The MIDD Oversight Committee is an advisory body to the Executive and Council. The purpose of the committee is to ensure that the implementation and evaluation of the strategies and programs funded by the MIDD sales tax revenue are transparent, accountable, collaborative and effective.

The MIDD Oversight Committee is a unique partnership of representatives from the health and human services and criminal justice communities. Recognizing that King County is the countywide provider of mental health and substance abuse services, the committee will work to ensure that access to mental health and chemical dependency services is available to those who are most in need throughout the county, regardless of geographic location.

Oversight Committee Meeting Schedule (DOC)

• Meeting Schedule
• Agenda (Aug. 28)

Planning Group Meeting Notes (DOCs)

• June 19, 2008
• June 5, 2008
• May 29, 2008
• May 15, 2008
• May 1, 2008
• April 10, 2008
• April 17, 2008

MIDD Work Groups Meeting Notes Regarding Draft Implementation Plan Strategies (DOCs)

• General Issues Related to the Draft MIDD Implementation Plan and Suggestions for Overall Changes/Additions to the Implementation Plan (4/24/08 and 4/25/08)
• Community Based Care (4/24/08)
• Programs Targeted to Help Youth (4/24/08)
• Jail and Hospital Diversion Programs (4/24/08)
• Housing Development (4/24/08 and 4/25/08)
• Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Expansion of Adult Drug Court (4/25/08)

Return to MIDD front page.