TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: August 2, 2016
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Dave Jensen
PHONE:
234-6636
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kyree Klimist
PHONE:
472-2727
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Authorization for Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Public Health Prevention and Planning Unit (PAPU) to Apply for a Four-Year Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) Grant, in the Amount of $50,000 Per Year, for Federal Fiscal Years 2016-17 Through 2019-20 to Support Fort Bragg Alcohol Abuse Prevention Activities; and Adoption of Resolution Authorizing HHSA Director or Designee to Accept the Grant and Sign Any Future Amendments to the Grant that do not Affect the Annual Maximum Amount
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Authorization for HHSA/PAPU to apply for a four-year Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) Grant, in the amount of $50,000 per year, for Federal FY 2016-17 through 2019-20 to support Fort Bragg alcohol abuse prevention activities; and adoption of Resolution authorizing HHSA Director or designee to accept the grant and sign any future amendments to the grant that do not affect the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
July 24, 2012 Board Agenda Item No. 4Q and Resolution No. 12-099. Approved ratification of grant application for Sober Truth on Prevention of Underage Drinking grant.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
HHSA PAPU is requesting approval to accept a second, four-year STOP Act grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA). This grant will provide $50,000 per year, for Federal FY 2016-17 through 2019-20, to continue alcohol abuse prevention activities in the Fort Bragg community. The initial four-year grant was awarded in 2012.
The STOP Act grant provides funding for alcohol abuse prevention and community e...
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