HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-23 16-213 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 16-213
Date: May 23, 2016
Item/Subject: Order, Accepting a $5,760.00 Amendment to the WIC Nutrition Program Grant for Staff
Training and Professional Development
Responsible Department: Public Health & Community Services
Commentary:
The Order will accept an additional $5,760.00 in WIC funds for FFY 16, which covers the period from
October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. The original grant amount was $550,703 for
administration of the program and $2,493,000 for food assistance to clients. This additional $5,760.00 is
for staff training and professional development. $2,000 is to have one staff member attend the 2016
National WIC Association Biennial Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Conference in Denver, CO from
September 8th to 10th 2016. It is vital that the City of Bangor, Public Health and Community Services has
a presence at this meeting to stay current with the latest WIC Policies and Procedures and to share
perspectives with other Federal and State staff. $2,550.00 is for two staff to attend the Certified Lactation
Counselor Training in Portland, ME from June 6 to 10, 2016. WIC promotes breastfeeding as the optimal
infant feeding choice and supports moms along the way. This National Certification equips staff with up-
to-date, evidence based breastfeeding knowledge and skills. The remaining $1,210.00 is for 4 staff to
attend the Best Connection Conference in Portland, ME from September 15 to 16, 2016.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
City Manager
Associated Information: Order
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
City So ' itor
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Assigned to Councilor Nichols
CITY OF BANGOR
16-213
MAY 23, 2016
(TITLE.) Order, Accepting a $5,760.00 Amendment to the WIC Nutrition Program Grant for
Staff Training and Professional Development
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, THAT
The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the grant funds from the WIC Nutrition
Program (grant period 10-1-15 to 9-30-16) for staff training and professional development:
$2,000 to send a staff member to attend the 2016 National WIC Association Biennial Nutrition
Education and Breastfeeding Conference in Denver, CO from September 8th to 10th 2016;
$2,550.00 to send two staff members to attend the Certified Lactation Counselor Training in
Portland, ME from June 6 to 10, 2016; $1,210.00 to send 4 staff to attend the Best Connection
Conference in Portland, ME from September 15 to 16, 2016; in the total amount of $5,760.00.
IN CITY COUNCIL
MAY 23, 2016
PASSED
CITY CLERK