SUBSTITUTE ADOPTED - DECEMBER 9, 2008
Agenda Item No. 25
Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF A FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AWARD FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS
RESOLUTION #08-358
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department has received continuance funding through the federal Public Health Services Act Section 330h (Health Care for the Homeless) since 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department has provided medical and outreach services to Ingham County’s homeless population since 1987; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has provided a Notice of Grant Award in the amount of $80,091, for the period of November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Health Department proposes to use this federal assistance in support of primary care, outreach, case management, and supportive services for Ingham County’s homeless population; and
WHEREAS, the Health Officer has advised the Board of Commissioners that this federal assistance award is included in the Health Department’s 2009 adopted budget, and recommends that the Board of Commissioners authorize and accept this federal assistance award in the amount of $80,091.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners accepts the $80,091 in federal assistance for the period of November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign any necessary documents 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