ADOPTED - AUGUST 27, 2002

Agenda Item No. 32

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2002-2003 FEDERAL ABSTINENCE GRANT

RESOLUTION #02-209

WHEREAS, young people can learn skills and techniques to assist in abstaining from early sexual activity, the use of tobacco, alcohol and other substances and other risky behavior that are dangerous to their health; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County has coordinated an Abstinence Program in Ingham County for several years; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has offered an Abstinence Grant for FY 2002-2003; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised the Board of Commissioners that the activities and funding of this grant program are included in the Health Department's 2003 budget request to the Controller and recommends that the Board authorize and accept the Federal grant.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners accepts a Federal Abstinence Program Grant of $137,136 for the period September 16, 2002 through September 15, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a $7,217 contract with the Michigan State University Institute of Children, Youth and Families be authorized for evaluation of the project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that up to 20 mini-grants are authorized with community agencies and organizations for abstinence education activities, not to exceed $10,000 in total, nor more that $2,000 for any single grant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is authorized to execute contracts with individuals to conduct after-school abstinence education activities in community schools at the rate of $18 per hour.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is authorized to execute contracts with local organizations for recreational and meeting space to support Abstinence Program activities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any grant documents, mini-grants, contracts or subcontracts authorized by this resolution after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Celentino, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Lynch Approved 8/19/02

FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Stid, Swope, Krause,Hertel, Schafer

Nays: None Absent: Minter Approved 8/21/02