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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 Introduced for x Passage (Consent) First Reading Page _ of _ Referral 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