HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-23 16-221 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 16-221
Date: May 23, 2016
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding in the amount of
$550,703 from the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services,
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WIC Nutrition Program.
Responsible Department: Public Health and Community Services
Commentary: This Order will authorize the City Manager to apply for grant funding in the
amount of $550,703 from the DHHS/Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC) to administer the
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties.
If approved, the term of the grant is for two years beginning October 1, 2016 through September 30,
2017. Funding for year one (10-1-16 to 9-30-17) is in the amount of $550,703. Year two grant
funding levels under the RFP will be determined at a later point in time. Also, if awarded, grant
provides an opportunity to renew the grant for two additional renewal periods following September
30, 2018.
This was reviewed and recommended for approval at the May 16, 2016 Government Operations
Committee meeting.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information: Order
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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Department Head
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City Manager
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Assigned to Councilor Perry
CITY OF BANGOR
16-221
MAY 23, 2016
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing the City Manager to apply for funding in the amount of $550,703
from the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Maine
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WIC Nutrition Program.
By the City Council of the City of Bangor.
ORDERED, that the City Manager (or designee) is hereby authorized to respond to a Request
for Proposal (RFP) from the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, CDC,
WIC Nutrition Program for the period October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018, and apply for
funding in the amount of $550,703 for the first year of the grant program.
IN CITY COUNCIL
MAY 23, 2016
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE
PASSED
CITY CLERK