File #: 22-314    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/30/2022 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/12/2022
Title: AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S CLOSING THE GAP WITH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH ACCELERATOR PLANS GRANT
Sponsors: Health Committee, Matthew J. Miller
Attachments: 1. SDOH_CL.pdf, 2. 3451 RLA Form, 3. CDC Grant Info.pdf, 4. 22-314 Health 6 - TMP-3451 - Closing the Gap grant application

RESOLUTION NO. 314

 

AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S CLOSING THE GAP WITH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH ACCELERATOR PLANS GRANT

 

                     Introduced:  9/12/22

                     By Health Committee and Mr. Miller:

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Health has requested authorization to submit a grant application to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding Closing the Gap with Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plans Grant, and

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the funding will aid in the development of multisector action plans to address social determinants of health to help accelerate action that leads to improved chronic disease outcomes among persons experiencing health disparities and inequities, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to submit a grant application to the CDC regarding the Closing the Gap with Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plans Grant, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said grant application as to form and content, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.