Introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2004-2005 FEDERAL ABSTINENCE GRANT PROGRAM

RESOLUTION #04-355       

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 to Ingham County since FY 1999-2000; and

WHEREAS, the Health Department submitted a competitive proposal for a new five year cycle of funding; and

WHEREAS, the Federal Government has announced a $281,626 grant award for 2004-2005; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised the Board of Commissioners that the core activities and some of the funding of this grant program are included in the Health Department’s 2005 approved budget 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 $281,626, an increase from $144,340 in FY 2003-2004, for the period September 30, 2004 through September 29, 2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a $15,000 contract with the Michigan State University Institute of Children, Youth and Families and a $25,000 contract with Public Sector Consultants be authorized for evaluation of the project for the same period as the grant award. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that four mini-grants of $5,000 are authorized with community agencies to create abstinence programming to meet specific community needs. 

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 $25 per hour for approximately 66 hours each, to include facilitator training time and preparation. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a new grant funded Program Specialist (ICEA PRO-05) shall be created. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a temporary, part-time grant funded Education Specialist position be created to work approximately 360 hours during the school year.

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 County Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2005 budget in order to implement this resolution.

ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 23, 2004

Agenda Item No. 15

RESOLUTION #04-355

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:   Yeas:  Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino

Nays:  None                   Absent:  Nevin   Approved 11/15/04

COUNTY SERVICES:        Yeas:  Swope, Thomas, De Leon,  Severino

Nays:  None                       Absent:       Hertel, Nevin         Approved 11/16/04

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Lynch, Grebner, Dedden, De Leon, Thomas

                 Nays: None                     Absent:  Minter            Approved 11/17/04