HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-053 MOA for SPC - City is Pass Thru Agency CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Bower
RESOLUTION 2023-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO
SERVE AS A PASS-THROUGH AGENCY FOR SEWARD PREVENTION
COALITION FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA, HEALTHY & EQUITABLE
COMMUNITIES GRANT AND SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT
APPLICATION BY SEWARD PREVENTION COALITION
WHEREAS, the City of Seward and the Seward Prevention Coalition were notified that
Healthy& Equitable Communities Funding had appropriated $49,162 to Seward; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the funding is to create and support local coalitions to develop
and implement sustainable plans to improve the overall health of the community; and
WHEREAS, preventing and addressing COVID-19 among underserved Alaskans at
higher risk for COVID-19 related illness and death; and
WHEREAS, the pandemic has highlighted that many groups are prevented from having
fair opportunities for economic,physical, and emotional health; and
WHEREAS,to receive these funds the Seward Prevention Coalition sponsored by the City
of Seward had to file an application and submit it by May 1, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) and grant application as attached herein for funds in the amount of$49,162 for the State
of Alaska, Healthy& Equitable Communities.
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8th
day of May, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-053
AYES: Calhoon, Barnwell, DeMoss, Osenga, Wells, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballo MC
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 8, 2023
To: City Council
From: Janette Bower, City Manager
Subject: Resolution 2023-053:Approving the Memorandum of Agreement to Serve as
a Pass-Through Agency for Seward Prevention Coalition for the State of
Alaska, Healthy& Equitable Communities Grant and Submission of the Grant
Application by Seward Prevention Coalition
Background and justification:
The City of Seward was notified by the Seward Prevention Coalition of a funding opportunity from
the State of Alaska, Healthy & Equitable Communities. The application and MOA need to be filed
by May 1, 2023. The Seward Coalition will work with coalition members 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.
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.
Strategic Plan: Page 19 Maintain and enhance medical and social services.
Other:
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Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 49,162
This legislation (✓):
✓ Creates revenue in the amount of: $ 49,162
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 SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water ✓ Healthcare
F1
Motor Pool Other
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $ 12,991,424
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
✓ Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
✓ Approve Res.
Other:
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