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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-27 15-269 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 15-26 Date: 7-27-15 Item/Subject: Resolve, Accepting and Appropriating a $602,941 Healthy Maine Partnership Grant from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to Respond to Public Health Issues Responsible Department: Health and Community Services Commentary: This resolve will accept and appropriate $602,941 in funds for FY 2016 to continue implementation of the Healthy Maine Partnership Grant. Under the terms of this agreement, Bangor Health and Community Services will serve as the lead agency for Penquis Public Health District and will work to coordinate the district's infrastructure as well as implement public health strategies related to physical activity, nutrition, chronic disease management substance abuse and tobacco prevention. As lead agency, Bangor will subcontract with other Penquis District Healthy Maine Partnerships to implement public health strategies within the service areas. The attached resolve will accept and appropriate the Healthy Maine Partnership grant. This was reviewed and recommended for approval at the July 20, 2015 Government Operations Committee meeting. Manager's Comments: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Passage x First Reading — Referral Department Head /itCjo�A J City Manag'6'r Page _ of _ Assigned to Councilor Civiello CI`T'Y OF BANGOR 15-269 JULY 27, 2015 (TITLE.) Resolve, Accepting and Appropriating a $602,941 Grant from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Healthy Maine Partnership Grant to Respond to Public Health Issues, including tobacco, substance use, nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease among others. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR: BE IT RESOLVED THAT, a $602,941 Healthy Maine Partnership Grant from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services is hereby accepted and appropriated for FY 2016 to respond to public health issues, including tobacco, substance use, nutrition, physical activity and chronic disease among others. IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 27, 2015 FIRST READING IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 10, 2015 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE PASSED CITY CLERK