DATE: November 5, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Retroactive Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Public Health
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue Agreement with the California Department of Public Health, for Proposition 99 and Proposition 56 Tobacco Control Program funds, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 ($479,854).
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action represents acceptance of the Local Lead Allocation (LLA) Agreement for Proposition 99 and Proposition 56 funds, for Fiscal Year 2024-25, from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) California Tobacco Prevention Program (CTPP). Funding for the 12-month annual allocation period totals $479,854 and will fund the Department of Public Health's (Department) Tobacco Prevention Program staff, services, and supplies. The Tobacco Prevention Program will continue their work to provide tobacco prevention education and cessation activities throughout the County. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. Should your Board not approve the recommended action, the Department would be unable to fund tobacco prevention education and cessation activities in our County, leaving a void in these much-needed services.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
The recommended Agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2024 because of a delay in the Department receiving the notification letter from CDPH, which was received on September 6, 2024. This item is being brought to your Board in accordance with agenda item processing timelines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Total funding for the 2022-2027 plan period ($3,310,893) is comprised of both Proposition 99 - Tobacco Tax and He...
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