Posted: September 21, 2022
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF092822 03

Agenda Item Title:

Request Authorization to Sign the 2022-2023 Grant Agreement with the South Dakota Department of Health for the Community Health Worker Grant (SD DOH-CHW) in an Amount up to $50,000.00

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
09/28/2022
City Council Hearing Date:
10/03/2022
Petitioner:
Division Chief Brent Long
Staff Contact:
Chief Jason Culberson
Agenda Item Summary:
Rapid City Fire Department is requesting to sign the 2022-2023 agreement for the SD DOH-CHW Grant up to the amount of $50,000. This is a non-cost matching grant, with no cost to the department or the city. The department will use the funds for the Mobile Medic program to allow an additional staff member to complete the Community Health Worker certificate program and to purchase more equipment and uniforms. This grant will provide for tuition, cost for staff, overhead, and also computer equipment for the program. This is a program for the State of South Dakota Department of Health, which is funded by federal funds through the CDC. There is no requirement for another application for the grant.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center
0202

Recommendations:

Login Form