HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-08 14-290 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 14-290
Date: September 8, 2014
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $134,500 in
Grant Funds from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services,
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP),for the Sodium Reduction in
Communities Program.
Responsible Department: Public Health and Community Services
Commentary: The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) has invited the
Bangor Public Health and Community Services Department to participate in a two-year U.S. CDC
program. The initial grant term is September 30, 2014 - September 29, 2015. The grant amount
for Bangor Public Health and Community Services is $134,500.
The purpose is to improve health outcomes in Penobscot County, including the City of Bangor,
by increasing the availability and accessibility of lower sodium food products in selected venues
such as government or private worksites; congregate meal, providers; or hospitals.
Manager's Comments:
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Resolve
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Assigned to Councilor Graham
CITY OF BANGOR
14-290
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
RESOLVE: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $134,500
in Grant Funds from Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Center
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Communities Program.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City Manager is hereby authorized to Accept & Appropriate
grant funds in the amount of $134,500 from the Maine Department of Health and Human
Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) for the period September 30,
2014 to September 29, 2015 for the Sodium Reduction in Communities Program. The
purpose of the program will be to implement a sustainable, comprehensive strategy aimed at
improving the food environment in Penobscot County.
IN CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
FIRST READING
CITY CLERK
IN CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASfAGE
MOTION DOUBTED
VOTE: 8-1
COUNCILORS VOTING YES: BALDACCI, BLANCHETTE, DURGIN, GALLANT,
GRAHAM, NEALLEY, PLOURDE, SPRAGUE
COUNCILORS VOTING NO: CIVIELLO
PASSED
CITY CLERK