HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-070 State of Alaska Healthy and Equitable Communities GrantSponsored by: Regis
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ACCEPTING THE STATE OF ALASKA, HEALTHY &
EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,162,
ACTING AS A PASS -THROUGH AGENCY FOR SEWARD PREVENTION
COALITION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2023 The Seward City Council passed Resolution 2023-053
supporting the Memorandum of Agreement to serve as the pass -through agency for Seward
Prevention Coalition for The State of Alaska, Healthy & Equitable Communities Grant and
submission of the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Division of Public Health agrees to provide support
to the communi.for COVID-19 response and mitigation activities; and
WHEREAS, the Healthy & Equitable Communities Project Team is available to
consult and pride technical assistance to government entities for health equity funds and to
pre -approve pass -through recipients of award funding; and
WHEREAS;• the Department of Public Health agrees to provide $49,162 in funds in
accordance with the terms of this agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward agrees to conduct the services described in the application
and proposal response following the last page of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) #C0622-
584-RX.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council accepts the Healthy & Equitable Communities
Grant in the amount of $49,162 and agrees to the MOA between the HEC, DPH, and the City
of Seward as a pass -through agency for Seward Prevention Coalition.
Section 2. Funding for this activity will be recorded in the City's Pass -Through grant
fund. Funds will be received in Federal Grant revenue account 30201-0000-4251 and these
funds will be appropriated for the pass through to the Pass-Thru Payments account 30201-
0000-7009.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-070
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 12th
day of June, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Calhoon, Wells, Barnwell, DeMoss, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
To: City Council
From: Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
Subject:
Resolution 2023-070: Accepting The State Of Alaska, Healthy & Equitable
Communities Grant In The Amount Of $49,162, Acting As A Pass -
Through Agency For Seward Prevention Coalition And Appropriating
Funds
Background and justification:
The City of Seward was notified on May 17, 2023 that we had been awarded the State of Alaska,
Healthy and Equitable Communities Grant in the amount of $49,162. This is a pass -through grant
and we will be working with the Seward Prevention Coalition (SPC). The SPC will be working with
coalition member agencies and other organizations to enhance access and remove barriers to
services.
SPC and member organizations will collaborate on the development and implementation of a Youth
Mental Health campaign to educate the community on Youth Mental Health issues and
destigmatizing accessing services. This campaign will be in partnership with the Center of Health
and Safety culture, who have expertise in the science of stigma and positive community campaign
development. Funding will be used to design and produce educational materials that will be
disseminated into the community, as well as support a portion of the contract costs with CHSC.
Youth 360, which is a program under SPC, is going to increase knowledge of substance use
patterns among youth in the community and educate parents and families on protective factors that
can decrease the risk. Funding will be used to design and produce educational materials that will be
disseminated into the community.
Youth Mental Health issues have grown significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic. 44% of Seward
youth report having poor mental health, that number jumps even higher when you look at just the
female students, where 74% report poor mental health. Mental Health First Aid Training is an
evidence -based program that trains adults, adults who work with youth, and teens how to identify
mental health issues, respond when someone is in crisis, and how to connect to resources. SPC will
train 6 adults in our community to become trainers in Mental Health First Aid. There will be 2
people trained for each program: Adult, Adults who work with Youth, and Teen because the
program requires that 2 trainers be present for each training. Funding will be used to pay for the
fees for the trainings, and travel costs if the trainee prefers an in -person class over virtual. Once
trained the trainers will provide Mental Health First Aid Trainings to the community for free.
This resolution accepts the funding from the State of Alaska and provides a mechanism for passing
the grant funds to the Seward Prevention Coalition.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 1.3.4 Public Facilities and Services. Continue to improve the quality of
public facilities and services made available to the residents of Seward.
2.2.6 Health Care We value effective, accessible, and affordable
healthcare.
Page 19 Maintain and enhance medical and social services.
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation:
Th s legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
$
$
$
$
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — restricted $
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance:
$
Finance Director Signature:
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Attorney Review
Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Approve Res.
Other:
GOVERNOR MIKE DUNLEAVY
Healthy & Equitable Communities
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Between
State of Alaska — Department of Health
Division of Public Health (DPH)
- and -
City of Seward
MOA # C0622-584-RX
Department of Health
DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Director's Office
P.O. Box 110610
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0610
Main: 907.465.3090
Fax: 907.465.4632
I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The State of Alaska, Dept of Health, Division of Public Health will provide funding to Alaskan local governments
in support of creating and sustaining healthy and equitable communities around the state. This project is
funded through two federal grants equally (50%/50% split) with ALN/CFDA codes 93.391 and 93.268.
Funding will support the following activities and strategies to promote and build healthy & equitable
communities around the state. All funded activities must have an emphasis on high risk, underserved
population groups.
• Ensure a fair and adequate baseline of care is established for populations at higher risk that are
underserved and who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 by expanding existing or
developing new mitigation and prevention resources and services;
• Increase/improve data collection and reporting for populations disproportionately affected by
COVID-19 to guide current and future pandemic response;
• Build, leverage or expand infrastructure support for COVID-19 or future pandemic prevention
and control among populations that are at higher risk or underserved;
• Mobilize partners to build and promote healthy and equitable communities, improving
everyone's opportunities for living a healthy life, particularly those who are disproportionately
impacted by COVID-19;
• Improve access to COVID-19 vaccine, as well as other necessary vaccines, for individuals who are
higher risk or underserved.
IL THE STATE OF ALASKA DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH) AGREES TO:
Provide support to the community for COVID-19 response and mitigation activities. The Healthy & Equitable
Communities Project Team is available to consult and provide technical assistance to government entities for
health equity funds and to pre -approve pass -through recipients of award funding. The team will also ensure
that approved activities meet the funding requirements.
DPH agrees to provide $49,162 in funds in accordance with the terms of this agreement.
III. CITY OF SEWARD AGREES TO:
Conduct the services as described in the attached application and proposal response following the last page of
this MOA.
Invoicing
The recipient will submit quarterly invoices detailing services performed. Quarterly invoices should be
supported with completed reporting templates and any applicable backup documentation such as receipts,
payroll information, sub award agreements, etc. Invoices are due January 10, April 10, July 10, and October 10
for each quarter.
The invoice must:
• Reference the recipient's name, address, and phone number
• Reference the contract number: C0622-584-RX
• Include the City of Seward's invoice number
• Reference the Alaska Division of Public Health — Healthy & Equitable Communities MOA
Send invoices to: doh.publichealth@alaska.gov
(reference "C0622-584-RX MOA Reimbursement Request" in the subject line)
Failure to include the required information on invoices may cause an unavoidable delay to the payment process. The
State will pay all invoices within thirty (30) days of invoice approval by the project director. The recipient shall submit
final invoices no later than 30 days after the MOA expires.
REPORTING:
Reporting requirements will be due at the same time as invoices. Payment will not be issued unless necessary
reporting is attached. Reporting requirements will be determined during the MOA preparation and will be dependent
upon the type of activities selected. Entities are encouraged to collaborate with hospitals, schools, and community
organizations to improve the outcomes for their population.
Any projects that will be collecting data may have additional reporting requirements. Initial information about the
project will be needed, including:
• Who is collecting data?
• Why is data being collected?
• What communities/populations are being researched?
• What type of data is being collected?
• Estimated timeframe of data collection
• How will this data be used?
IV. JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Should there be a conflict amongst the documents, the following order of precedence shall apply: first, this
agreement; second, the application; third, the proposal.
Both parties agree to communicate timely and effectively as needed to support the goals of this agreement.
Points of contact for both parties are as follows:
State of Alaska — DPH:
Primary Points of Contact:
Judy Holland, Project Director
Judy.Holland@alaska.gov
907/334-2669
Raquel Eisenmann, Community Coordinator
raquel.eisenmann@alaska.gov
907/782-6870
Send invoices to: doh.publichealth@ alaska.gov
(reference "C0622-584-RX MOA Reimbursement Request" in the subject line)
City of Seward:
Primary Point of Contact:
Finance Point of Contact:
Other (Signatory):
Naneth Ambrosiani
nam brosia ni @cityofseward. net
907/224-4063
Sully Jusino
sjusino@cityofseward.net
907/224-4064
Sully Jusino
Email
phone
V. PERIOD OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION:
This agreement will be in effect from the date of execution through May 31, 2024. The services may extend beyond
that date by mutual agreement of both parties. Any extension provided will be for time only; no additional funds
will be offered.
VI. SIGNATURES:
By signature of the below, both parties agree to the terms of this MOA.
BY:
Judy Holland, Project Director
BY:
BY:
BY:
Sully Jusino, Cit of Seward
Christy Lawton, DPH Acting Director
A;
Matthew Meienberg, DOH Procurement Specialist
DATE: May 10, 2023
DATE: 5/idt)./%
DATE: 05/15/23
DATE: 5/15/2023