ORDINANCE NO. 240202

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Sponsor: Director of the Health Department

Accepting and approving a one-year $203,579.16 grant with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services that provides funding for the Maternal Child Health Services program.

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WHEREAS, the Maternal Child Health Block Grant (MCH) seeks to prevent and reduce intentional and unintentional injuries among infants, children, adolescents, and women; and

WHEREAS, during the grant period MCH staff will work with a variety of community partners to prevent intentional injuries among children, youth, and adolescents in target ages between 10-19 years old and those that have close relationships with them, such as parents, teachers, and youth leaders; and

WHEREAS, Health Department staff and community partners use research-based curricula that include CDC program elements that have been proven to enhance social skills, build healthy relationships, and decision-making processes to assist in the prevention of violence and suicide; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That a contract between the City of Kansas City, Missouri, acting through its Director of Health, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, whereby the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will provide funding for programs that address women and children's wellness issues such as injury prevention, for the period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, for an amount not to exceed $203,579.16, is hereby accepted and approved. A copy of the agreement, in substantial form, is on file with the Director of Health.

Section 2. That the Director of Health is designated as requisitioning authority for Account No. 24-2480-505803-G50MCH24 and is hereby authorized to expend the sum of $203,579.16 from funds previously appropriated in the account to fund the agreement.

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