ADOPTED - APRIL 12, 2005

Agenda Item No. 24

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO 2004-2005 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, BUDGETING AND CONTRACTING (CPBC) AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ACCEPT A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY EATING GRANT

RESOLUTION #05-100

WHEREAS, chronic disease is the leading cause of disability and premature death in Ingham County, and physical activity and healthful eating are effective preventive measures; and

WHEREAS, for several years the Ingham County Health Department has been involved in promoting physical activity, healthful behaviors and community well being through the Lifestyles Committee of the Capital Area Health Alliance, the Land Use and Health Resource Team, and through agreements with several Lansing neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health has awarded a grant in response to a proposal from the Health Department to carry out an assessment in the City of Lansing and to develop plans to increase physical activity and healthy eating; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners accept the grant.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an amendment to the 2004-2005 CPBC Agreement with the Michigan Department of Community Health to insert the MDCH “Nutrition and Physical Activity, Policy and Environment Grant Program.”

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the State shall provide Ingham County $64,966 during FY 2004-2005 for services to collect and report information related to physical activity and healthy eating in the City of Lansing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County authorizes grant sub-contracts with LeRoy Harvey for $32,000; and $5,000 each for Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council; Allen Neighborhood Center; Northwest Lansing Healthy Community Initiative, and South Lansing Community Development Association to carry out activities related to the grant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s FY 2005 Budget to implement this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the subcontracts and the CPBC amendment after review by County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES:  To be approved 4/11/05

FINANCE: Yeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Thomas, Dougan

    Nays:  None        Absent:  None       Approved 4/6/05