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Health Services Department recommending Chair be authorized to sign Grant Agreement SDF 07-15 with the State of California, Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (CDADP) for the third year of funding in the amount of $220,000 for the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities grant, also known as "Las Deciciones Seguras" or "Safe Choices" grant.
FUNDING: Federal Funds administered by California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities grant.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$220,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$220,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$220,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Funding for this grant was anticipated and included in the Department's FY 2009-10 budget. There is no Net County Cost associated with this agreement.
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.
This third year Notice of Grant award is based on successful completion of goals and workplan for FY 2008-09.
Reason for Recommendation: Grant funds will be used to continue early intervention and education to Latino youth in the South Lake Tahoe region of El Dorado County between the ages 12-18 years who are at risk of experiencing, or currently engaged in, binge drinking.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Chairman to sign three (3) original Grant Agreements SDF 07-15.
2. Board Clerk's Office to return three (3) signed original Agreements SDF 07-15 to Department.
3. Department to forward signed documents to California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for final signature.
4. Department to return one fully executed Agreement to Board Clerk's Office upon receipt from the State.
Retroactivity: The grant agreement was not received from the State until October 29, 2009. Staff immediately reviewed the agreement and submitted it to Counsel and Risk for approval in November and the item was subsequently submitted for the next available Board meeting.
Contact: Kathy Lang
Concurrences: County Counsel and Risk Management