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Health Services Department recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Grant Agreement SDF 07-15 with the State of California, Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for the fourth year of funding in the amount of $150,000 for the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities grant, also known as the "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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$150,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$150,000 |
10/1/10 through 6/30/11 |
New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$150,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agreement. Funding for this grant was anticipated and included in the Department's FY 2010-11 budget.
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 thirty (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 fourth year Notice of Grant award is based on successful completion of goals and work plan for FY 2009-10.
Compensation for Services: Actual allowable costs are invoiced on a quarterly basis, to be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after close of the calendar quarter.
Contract Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by the State upon written notice with cause, or upon thirty days written notice without cause.
Reason for Recommendation: Grant funds will be used to continue early intervention and education of Latino youth between the ages of 12-18 years in the South Lake Tahoe region of El Dorado County who are at risk of experiencing, or currently engaged in, binge drinking.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Chair to sign three (3) original Agreements SDF 07-15 for Year Four of the multi-year Agreement.
2. Board Clerk's Office to return three (3) signed Agreements to Department.
3. Department to forward signed documents to California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs for final signature.
4. Department to return one (1) fully executed Agreement to Board Clerk's Office upon receipt from the State.
Contact: Kathy Lang
Concurrences: County Counsel & Risk Management