ADOPTED - DECEMBER 13, 2005

ADOPTED - DECEMBER 13, 2005

Agenda Item No. 24

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2006 MOVING OUR COMMUNITY

TOWARD HEALTH GRANT

RESOLUTION #05-346

WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) implements a grant program to improve diet and physical activity in communities; and

WHEREAS, Ingham County was the recipient of a Moving Our Community Toward Health planning grant in 2005; and

WHEREAS, the MDCH has awarded a $75,000 implementation grant for the Moving Our Community Toward Health initiative FY 2006; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the 2006 Moving Our Community Toward Health grant.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Moving Our Community Toward Health grant with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MDCH will provide Ingham County with $75,000 to implement the initiative.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the grant funding shall be included in the 2005-2006 CPBC Agreement with the MDCH, covering the period October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subcontracts are authorized in the specified amounts with the following individuals and organizations:

LeRoy Harvey - $30,000

Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance - $2,000

Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council - $8,000

NorthWest Lansing Healthy Communities Initiative - $10,000

South Lansing Community Development Association - $10,000

Allen Neighborhood Center - $10,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2006 budget to implement the resolution

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