To: Ellen Ellenburg, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Approval of a grant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition (KGCB) for the Greater Flint Area, in the amount not to exceed $32,650.00
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to accept a grant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition for the Greater Flint Area (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health) grant, in the amount not to exceed $32,650.00.
BACKGROUND:
Keep Genesee County Beautiful staff will utilize funds to assess park locations and coordinate programming and activities in the City of Flint and neighborhood parks within the REACH Program Area.
DISCUSSION:
The Flint & Genesee County REACH initiative will focus on implementing evidence-based strategies for food and nutrition security, safe and accessible physical activity, and continuity of care in breastfeeding support. The strategies aim to improve health, prevent chronic diseases, and reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic populations with the highest risk, or burden, of chronic disease. The Flint & Genesee County REACH program will work specifically among African American, Black, Hispanic, and Latino populations.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
A budget amendment is attached.
No match required.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
NO USE OF PARKS FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Acceptance of this grant promotes public health to create safer and healthier residents, promotes safe communities, encourages data-based decision making and planning, and supports collaboration with area agencies.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Gene...
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