ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 2008

                                                                                                                        Agenda Item No. 21

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A 2008-2009 MOVING OUR

COMMUNITY TOWARD HEALTH GRANT

RESOLUTION #08-354

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 grant for the past four years; and

WHEREAS, the MDCH has awarded a $44,857 implementation grant for the Moving Our Community Toward Health Initiative in FY2008-2009; and

WHEREAS, $75,576 in additional funds for the project will be provided by the Michigan Nutrition Network; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the 2008-2009 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.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MDCH will provide Ingham County with $44,857 to implement the initiative, and the funds shall be included in the 2008-2009 CPBC Agreement for the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Michigan Nutrition Network will provide Ingham County with up to $75,576 to implement the initiative.

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

• LeRoy Harvey, 1641 Mt. Vernon, East Lansing - up to $15,320
• South Lansing Community Development Association - up to $45,125
• Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council - $15,000
• NorthWest Initiative - up to $32,156

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller/Administrator is authorized to amend the Health Department’s 2009 budget to implement the resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the grant agreement, the Professional Services Contract from Michigan Nutrition Network, and the subcontracts after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES:  Yeas:  Schor, Bahar-Cook, Hertel, Soule, Severino, Dougan

  Nays:  None      Absent:  None        Approved 12/1/08

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Dougan

     Nays:  None        Absent:  Celentino       Approved 12/3/08