ADOPTED - OCTOBER 24, 2006
Agenda Item No. 14
Introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A FEDERAL COMPASSION CAPITAL FUND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM GRANT
RESOLUTION #06-285
WHEREAS, Ingham County has invested to improve resident’s health and well-being through community engagement, community empowerment and community development, using Ingham County funds and funds from foundations and the state and federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium has become an important entity in this work; and
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium works through member organizations, often using the Ingham County Health Department as its fiduciary agent; and
WHEREAS, the Power of We Consortium developed a proposal to the Federal Department of Health and Human Services to enhance Ingham County’s efforts to improve the capacity of community and faith-based agencies to be effective in their missions; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $500,000 Compassion Capital Fund Program grant to Ingham County, acting on behalf of the Power of We Consortium; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program grant award.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners accepts a $500,000 Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program grant from the Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period of the grant program shall be September 30, 2006 through February 29, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a full-time ICEA Pro 07 Accountant-Health position be established in the Health Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Health Department is authorized to issue mini-grants to approximately 25 community and faith-based agencies, after issuing an RFP through the County’s Purchasing Department and receiving recommendations for the awards from the Power of We Investors’ Steering Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with Christian Services/Love Inc. to assist with outreach and the provision of Technical Assistance in an amount not to exceed $61,200.
ADOPTED - OCTOBER 24, 2006
Agenda Item No. 14
RESOLUTION #06-285
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with the Allen Neighborhood Center to assist with the provision of Technical Assistance in an amount not to exceed $44,200.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with Michigan State University’s Center for Community and Economic Development in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a subcontract is authorized with Public Sector Consultants for evaluation services in an amount not to exceed $98,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Department is authorized to issue subcontracts with individuals and/or organizations recommended by the Power of We Consortium’s Community Leadership and Practice Committee to provide training to the community and faith-based agencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2007 Budget in order to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any grant award documents.
HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Grebner, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Schor, Severino
Nays: None Absent: Dedden Approved 10/16/06
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 10/17/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Hertel, Grebner, Dedden, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Weatherwax-Grant Approved 10/18/06