Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise Rogers, Chief, Health System
Cassius Lockett, PhD, Director, Public Health, Policy and Planning
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the agreement with the Regents of the University of California to Support UC Cooperative Extension Head, Heart, Health, Hand (4H) Youth Development, through the Healthy Living Ambassadors Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Regents of the University of California to support UC Cooperative Extension Head, Heart, Health, Hand (4H) Youth Development through the Healthy Living Ambassadors (HLA) program, extending the term through June 30, 2019, and increasing the amount by $61,800 to an amount not to exceed $121,800.
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BACKGROUND:
On March 17, 2015, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Measure A allocation plan for the FY 2015-17 budget, which included district-specific funds and grants, divided equally among the Board districts, for organizations that submitted Letters of Intent that were not funded or, in cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, other one-time projects for organizations that did not submit a Letter of Intent.
On April 28, 2015, Supervisorial District 3 requested $30,000 for FY 2015-16 and $30,000 for FY 2016-17 for a total of $60,000 for the UC Cooperative Extension 4H/HLA Program.
On July 1, 2015, the Public Health, Policy and Planning (PHPP) Director entered into an agreement with the Regents of the University of California for $60,000 to support UC Cooperative Extension 4H Youth Development through the HLA program.
DISCUSSION:
This innovative program trains teen HLAs in the basics of food cultivation, horticulture, nutrition, fitness, community leadership, child development, and instructional practices for teaching children healthy living skills while growing a school garden. While many school garden be...
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