2010101803 - TOBACCO Prevention Grant

Home Browse Search

PAGE2 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: GRANT APPLICATION FOR TOBACCO PREVENTION INITIATIVES FUNDS October 5, 2010 permits. In addition, resources such as tecluucal assistance, community outreach, and communication shategies are available to support cities' efforts. In order to participate in this funding opportunity, a work plan and budget must be submitted to the PHD by October 22. Any funds remaining after this deadline will be reallocated to the participating cities. DISCUSSION: Staff recommends that the Town apply for this funding, with the goal of using it for athree- pronged approach to tobacco prevention: policy, enforcement, and education. Policy. An evaluation of current Town policies on the subject of tobacco use and tobacco prevention would be conducted, and a plan for improvements to those policies would be developed and then implemented. Enforcement. A review of current enforcement efforts would be made. The review would include signage in public areas such as parks, and a plan for improvements to those enforcement efforts would be developed and implemented. Education. The Town would develop and implement a comprehensive education program, which could include working with local schools to supplement smoking education and smoking cessation efforts. CONCLUSION: Staff recommends that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to submit a grant application to the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department for Tobacco Prevention Initiatives Funds. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The recommended action is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required FISCAL IMPACT: If the grant funds are received, a budget adjustment will be required in the amount of $18,360. These funds will be pass-through, as they are one-time funds restricted to use on tobacco prevention efforts. Distribution: Kathy Yu, County of Santa Clara Public Health Department (via email: katherine.yu@phd. sccgov.org)