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Public Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign retroactive Agreement with the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities grant, also known as Las Deciciones Seguras, Safer Choices; and Budget Transfer increasing revenue and expenditures in said Department's Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget. (4/5 vote required)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Safe and Drug Free School and Community Grant.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $223,640
Funding
Budgeted $210,680
New Funding $12,960
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $223,640
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: County shall receive $1,098,566 over a five year period. $210,680 has been budgeted in FY 2007-08. However, the total grant award for this fiscal year has been increased to $223,640. There is no net County cost.
Background: The Safe and Drug Free Schools Grant, offered by the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) - Prevention Branch, is focused on reducing the number of children and adolescents who engage in binge drinking and other alcohol-related issues affecting California minors. A significant number (32%) of youth in South Lake Tahoe, grades 7-12, are identified as Hispanic. It is estimated that 30-32% of these children binge drink or have experienced binge drinking in the last 30 days (California Youth Risk Behavior Survey). Emphasis is placed on children and youth who are not normally served by state and local educational agencies and populations that need special services or additional resources.
The Board authorized the Department to apply for this grant at its meeting on August 14, 2007 (Item #5 on the consent calendar) and approved the initial award of $210,680 at its meeting on December 11, 2007 (Item #10 on consent). This agenda item is to approve th...
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