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A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Two Annual Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grants with an Anticipated Total Funding Amount of $117,067.93 and Approval of Subsequent Agreements and Authorizing their Execution
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Introduction
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The Oak Park Public Health Department seeks approval for two grant funding applications aimed at Public Health Emergency Preparedness. The Health Department has received this funding each year from the Illinois Department of Public Health since 2002.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
• Most recently approved Res 23-224 which addressed the same Emergency Preparedness grants.
Background
The Oak Park Public Health Department historically provides public health services utilizing grant agreements through the Illinois Department of Public Health. An overview of each grant can be found in the attached documents.
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.
Budget Impact
These grant funds offset a portion of staff salary and operational costs. The revenue and expenses associated with each grant will be tracked in the existing G/L accounts:
• 2114.44560.101.431400 Grant Revenue
• 2114.44560.101.510501 Regular Salaries
• 2114.44560.101.530656 Grant Contractuals
• 2114.44560.101.540690 Telecommunication Charges
• 2114.44560.101.560631 Operational Supplies
• 2114.44560.101.570666 Grant Related Equipment
• 2184.44560.101.431400 Grant Revenue
• 2184.44560.101.510501 Regular Salaries
• 2184.44560.101.530650 Conferences Training
• 2184.44560.101.530656 Grant Contractuals
• 2184.44560.101.540690 Telecommunication Charges
• 2184.44560.101.560631 Operational Supplies
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item. The item aligns with the department’s core service delivery.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Advantages:
• The Health Department will be able to provide emergency preparedness services to the Oak Park community, which is a requirement of a certified health department.
Disadvantages:
• There are no disadvantages to this action.
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Board can elect not to pass the resolution.
Advantages:
• There are no advantages to this alternative.
Disadvantages:
• The Health Department would be unable to provide the required emergency preparedness services to the Oak Park Community.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions in relation to this item.
Prepared By: Greg Olsen, Public Health Director
Reviewed By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Grant Overview
2. RES 25-308