DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Accept Substance Misuse And Suicide Prevention Coalition Grant Funds, Add 1.0 Grant-Funded Full-Time Equivalent, Execute Grant Agreement And Amend 2024 Public Health Budget
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375A.04, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is, and performs the duties and exercises the powers of, a community health board under Minn. Stat. ch. 145A, and is required to govern and administer those functions as fully as other Dakota County functions, including the responsibility to prevent disease and to promote and protect the public health of Dakota County residents; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Health Injury and Violence Prevention Section released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to create or sustain community-based substance misuse and suicide prevention coalitions in Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the multi-sector coalitions will serve the needs of Minnesotans at risk of substance misuse and suicide, with a specific focus on youth; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-099 (February 27, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized submitting an application for the Substance Misuse and Suicide Prevention Coalition grant (“Grant”); and
WHEREAS, this Grant would give the county the capacity to coordinate a multi-sector coalition that will develop a plan to address shared risk and protective factors for substance misuse and suicidal experiences; and
WHEREAS, it aligns with the objectives of multiple Public Health programs and initiatives, providing an opportunity for greater internal and community alignment; and
WHEREAS, the 2020-2024 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) outlines Public Health’s long-standing commitment to addressing adult mental health and youth suicide ideation in Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 Community Health Assessment has continued to identify substance use and mental health as top priorities for the community; and
WHEREAS, the 2025-2028 CHIP plans to address substance use and mental health and integrate concepts from the recently launched MAPP 2.0 framework; and
WHEREAS, this strategic approach allows staff to delve into the root causes of these priority outcomes that have been identified by the community; and
WHEREAS, Public Health’s response would include the utilization of Shared Risk and Protective Factor frameworks, enabling staff to mobilize action on these root causes and address multiple health outcomes in a systemic and equitable manner; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County Public Health, alongside various local community coalitions, will utilize this funding to create a sustainable infrastructure to maximize efforts in the areas of youth mental health and substance use and enhance community capacity through collective impact; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the outlined activities, the Grant requires a 1.0 full-time equivalent to lead the coordination of the coalition and comprehensive substance misuse and suicide prevention efforts within the defined community; and
WHEREAS, the estimated grant start date is June 1, 2024, and the projected end date is May 31, 2028; and
WHEREAS, staff received the requested award maximum of $125,000 per year for the grant period of four years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to accept Substance Misuse and Suicide Prevention Coalition grant funds in the amount of $125,000 per year, effective June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2028; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to execute the grant agreement, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless the grant program requirements change, the Community Services Director is hereby authorized to amend the grant to extend the grant term up to two years after initial expiration date, accept additional grant funds, and continue grant-funded full-time equivalents, consistent with County contracting policies, and inclusion of grant funds in future yearly Recommended and Approved Budgets, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to add a 1.0 grant-funded full-time equivalent; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2024 Public Health Budget is hereby amended as follows:
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Expense |
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Staff Expense |
$120,500 |
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Program Expense |
$ 4,500 |
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Total Expenses |
$125,000 |
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Revenue |
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Program Revenue |
$125,000 |
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Total Revenue |
$125,000 |
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