HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07212015 - C.49RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to accept submission of application, on behalf of
the County #28-879 to the California Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control Program, in an amount up to
$990,000 in funding, for the County’s Public Health “Achieving Tobacco Related Health Equity project, for the
period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of submission of funding will result in grant amount, up to $990,000 in funding, from the California
Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control Program. No County match required.
BACKGROUND:
While 87% percent of Contra Costans are non-smokers, smoking related diseases cost over $228 million in excess
healthcare in the County, and many are exposed to second hand smoke. Specific populations continue to be targeted
by the Tobacco Industry, and these populations are disproportionately affected by tobacco-related health disparities.
The County’s Community Wellness and Prevention Program will work with other agencies in the County that are
interested in tobacco prevention capacity building. The goal of the project will be to reduce pro-tobacco influences in
the communities of Richmond, Concord and San Pablo; and to reduce residents’ exposure to second hand smoke.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 07/21/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Wendel Brunner/Bill Sorrell,
313-6712
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: July 21, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: Jacqueline Pigg, N Rios
C. 49
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:July 21, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Submission of Grant Application #28-879 to the California Department of Public Health Tobacco Control Program
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this grant application is not approved, County will not receive the necessary funding to support the County’s Public
Health “Achieving Tobacco Related Health Equity Project.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.