To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Flint Cancer Study Support
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the National Minority Quality Forum, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to provide continued support for the Flint Cancer Study; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the Health Services Millage.
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
Genesee County was instrumental in advocating for a cancer cluster study for the City of Flint as it began to recover from the water crisis. The study is ongoing. To help residents engage with the study, the National Minority Quality Forum is requesting to contract with the county to activate community-based organizations in three ways; creating the Flint Cancer Equity Collaborative, offering Patient Navigation Outreach, and the through the creation of the Faith Health Alliance. The total cost of the agreement would be $100,000 and would be paid for through the Genesee County Health Services Millage.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact on HR for this agreement.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funding for this agreement will come from the Genesee County Health Services Millage. There is more than adequate funding available in the fund balance. A budget amendment is attached. This cost will be paid from account 2230-255.01-801.028.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Facilities for this agreement.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on Technology for this agreement.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Board of County Commissioners has prioritized Healthy, Livable & Safe Communities. In partnering with the National Minority Quality Forum, the Board will continue to promote public health to create safer and healthier residents.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
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