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Ch. 445
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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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WHEREAS, The Department's report indicated the costs associated with the
first year of closure of Rosewood Center would be $7,464,000; with long term net
savings ultimately realized; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Legislative Services in 2004 projected general
fund savings of approximately $11,800,000 over 5 years by moving residents from the
Rosewood Center to the community; and
WHEREAS , Closure of a State residential center generates long-term savings
that benefit individuals with developmental disabilities living in the community who
are waiting for needed services through the Waiting List Equity Fund and the
Community Services Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, The closure of the Great Oaks Center in 1996 demonstrated that
individuals with profound and multiple disabilities, including medical and behavioral
needs, can live successfully in the community with the proper supports; and
WHEREAS, Generally for State employees who are displaced, there are more
significant loss of jobs to employees who sought to remain in State employment; and
WHEREAS, Generally for State employees who are displaced, there are more
job opportunities in the Central Maryland region than in other regions of the State;
and
WHEREAS, After its closure, an effective use was found for the Great Oaks
Center that resulted in positive economic gains for the surrounding community
through increased tax revenues for the local jurisdiction and an increased workforce;
now, therefore,
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Health - General
7-518. RESERVED.
7-519. RESERVED.
PART IV. ROSEWOOD TRANSITION PLAN.
7-520.
(A) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2007, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
DEVELOP A ROSEWOOD TRANSITION PLAN WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF CLOSING
THE ROSEWOOD CENTER BY FISCAL YEAR 2010.
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