To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Agency Agreement with the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools for Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)- Public Health Substance Use Prevention Program to Act as the Friday Night Live (FNL) Coordinator for the Humboldt County Area\
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the DHHS - Public Health Director, or their designee, to enter into and execute the attached Agency Agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Health or a designee thereof to sign one original of the signature page of the agreement;
3. Approve and authorize DHHS - Public Health Director, or their designee, to enter into any subsequent agreements or amendments with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools related to this Friday Night Live agreement and within the current Substance Abuse Block Grant term after review and approval by the County Administrative Office, County Counsel and Risk Management; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one copy of the certified board report to the DHHS - Contract Unit.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1006 - Implement Live Well Humboldt - Community Health Improvement Plan
DISCUSSION:
The FNL program is a youth-focused, weekly after-school initiative aimed at engaging young individuals in meaningful activities related to the prevention of substance and tobacco use. The program is designed to enhance the skills of youth through their active involvement in the development of various programs. FNL provides training to youth, equipping them with leadership and mentorship skills, with a focus on cultivating current and future leaders and positioning youth as valuable community resources in the prevention of substance and tobacco use.
FNL employs shared experiences and peer-oriented programming to foster a safe and effective environment. The DHHS - Public Health will serve as the facilitator for local FNL clubs, coordinating efforts to bring together club leaders and youth both in curriculum development and physical gatherings, as deemed necessary and beneficial for the advancement of the program. This facilitation will ensure that the program’s objectives are met and that youth are provided with the necessary support and resources to succeed in their roles as community leaders and advocates for substance and tobacco use prevention.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Funds (1175)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY24-25 |
FY25-26* |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
$9,000 |
$9,000 |
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Total Expenditures |
$9,000 |
$9,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
|
Funding Sources (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY24-25 |
FY25-26* |
|
State/Federal Funds |
$9,000 |
$9,000 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$9,000 |
$9,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
Approval of the agency agreement with Tulare County Superintendent of Schools will allow DHHS-Public Health to be reimbursed for facilitation and coordination from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $9,000 in the fund 1175, budget unit 452, AOD Prevention. These funds were anticipated for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and included in the adopted county budget.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your Board could choose not to approve this agreement; however, this is not recommended as it would reduce community-oriented services intended to strengthen tobacco and nicotine use resilience among youth populations
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Humboldt FNL SABG 2024-25
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 11/1/2022
File No.: 22-1428