HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2015-04-13 Item 2A - Grant Award - Partners in Community Health Grant from King County Public HealthCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
BY: Stephanie Gardner, Analyst
DATE: April 7, 2015
SUBJECT: Partners in Community Health Grant
ISSUE
King County Public Health - Partners in Community Health grant award.
BACKGROUND
In early February 2015 Parks and Recreation staff applied for a King County Public Health
(KPCH) "Partners in Community Health" grant. The grant is a portion of a larger grant KCPH
received through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). KCPH is distributing portions of their
funding to further the goals of the award. The funding Parks and Recreation requested covers
three separate contracts, each contract covering a specific time period. The first contract will be
in the amount of $30,000 beginning in early May through September 30, 2015. The two future
contracts may be for up to $60,000 and will require City Council approval. Subsequent funding
will be determined by annual funding provided by the CDC via KPHC and successful
implementation of objectives set forth within the scope of work for each contract.
DISCUSSION
The funding requested will enable staff to implement what may be called The Healthy Tukwila
program. The program furthers the Department's 2015 work plan by addressing the goal of
improving citizen's awareness towards making healthier lifestyle choices. The grant funding
provides the opportunity to develop an education program, a public awareness campaign and
the creation of City administrative policy changes to encourage a healthy food and beverage
environment for employees and customers.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Matching funds are not required for this award.
RECOMMENDATION
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