HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 17699: PROPOSAL TO TX DEPT OF STATE HEALTH FOR TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL COALITIONS Memorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Health Department
TO: Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Judith Smith, RN, BSN, Interim Director of Health Services
DATE: May 20, 2013
SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 17699
Authorization to Apply for Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition grant funds
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 17699, authorizing the City of Port
Arthur to submit a proposal to the Texas Department of State Health Services Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Division, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program for grant funds for FY
2014 per RFP #SA/TPCC- 0564.1.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division,
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is seeking proposals for eligible entities to apply for
funding. This grant awards tobacco funds to manage a comprehensive community Tobacco
Prevention and Control Coalition. We are still in the planning stages of completing the RFP;
therefore, a budget for the total amount of the grant request has not yet been developed. The due
date for submission is June 3, 2013.
BUDGETARY AND FISCAL EFFECT
Funds will be requested for personnel, fringe benefits, supplies, equipment and travel.
STAFFING EFFECT
It is anticipated that the grant request will include one full -time Health Educator and one full -
time Community Service Aide II.
SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 17699, authorizing the City of Port
Arthur to submit a proposal to the Texas Department of State Health Services Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Division, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program for grant funds for FY
2014 per RFP #SA/TPCC- 0564.1.
P. R. NO. 17699
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
STATE HEALTH SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE
ABUSE DIVISION, TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL
PROGRAM FOR TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL
COALITIONS
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of State Health Services Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Division, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is seeking grant
proposals from eligible entities to apply for funding; and,
WHEREAS, the health department intends to submit a proposal for the FY 2014
initial grant period to develop and manage a comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and
Control Coalition per RFP #SA/TPCC- 0564.1.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct;
Section 2. That, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes
the Health Department to apply for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program funding
for FY 2014 from the Texas Department of State Health Services Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Division to develop and manage a comprehensive Tobacco Prevention
and Control Coalition.
Section 3. That, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
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P. R. NO. 17699
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READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of May 2013
A.D., at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the
following Vote:
AYES: Mayor:
Council members:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, City ttorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager Juth Smith, RN, BSN
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Interim Director of Health Services