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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the following two (2) non-financial Operational Agreements that will be submitted by Drug Free Divide as part of their application for a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, due March 24, 2014. The Agreements shall commence on September 30, 2014, be re-evaluated annually, and continue in perpetuity until terminated by a mutual accord:
1) Operational Agreement 010-M1511 to establish collaborative roles and responsibilities between Drug Free Divide and the Mental Health Division, Alcohol and Drug Program in community efforts to prevent alcohol and drug usage in the area of the County known as “the Divide”; and
2) Operational Agreement 012-M1511 to establish collaborative roles and responsibilities between Drug Free Divide and the Public Health Division, Public Health Nursing Program in community efforts to prevent public health issues such as smoking in the area of the County known as “the Divide”.
FUNDING: Non-financial operational agreements (No Federal Funds).
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no Net County Cost associated with these non-financial agreements.
Background
The Board of Supervisors has demonstrated support for this community-based organization, providing a Proclamation in support of their efforts to create a healthy environment for youth in their homes, schools, and in the community on September 17, 2013 (refer 13-1153).
Reason for Recommendation
Drug Free Divide is a group of community members who are working to keep youth from accessing, using, and abusing alcohol and drugs. The group consists of school staff, parents, youth, individuals from local businesses, members from nonprofits, members from healthcare, and members from local agencies. The organization provides information to parents, youth, and the community so all parties may bette...
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