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File #: 24-299    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agreement Status: Adopted
File created: 3/18/2024 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 4/16/2024 Final action: 4/16/2024
Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Attachments: 1. MEHKO Block Grant Acceptance Agreement.pdf, 2. AATF_26544.pdf, 3. MEHKO AB 178 Grant Award Notification.pdf, 4. MEHKO Grant Funding FAQ's.pdf

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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Requested Action(s)

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a)                     AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Director to sign the Grant Acceptance Agreement with California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) for the purpose of implementing the MEHKO program, including program development, public outreach, offsetting permit fees and enforcement in the amount of $35,979.40 for the period of FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25

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Financial Impact:

Requesting and securing the grant funds will be used for direct support in considering and implementing the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) program.

 

Background Information:

Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) grant funds are to assist local health departments with the costs incurred for direct support in considering and  implementing the MEHKO program, which could include program development, public outreach, offsetting permit fees, and enforcement. Not applying would fail to capture funds that would help facilitate the program.