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Home My WebLink About20061648.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RADON AWARENESS GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for the Radon Awareness Grant from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, commencing October 1, 2006, and ending September 30, 2007, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS,after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Application for the Radon Awareness Grant from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment,to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 19th day of June, A.D., 2006. S ' / BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ELD COUNTY, COLORADO �' �,1 " ATTEST: pm" �� '' ,: ,a'jr qv CUSED �. ,.._ r J. ile, Chair Weld County Clerk to the :•- .� 1 % w r.---7'��. out K � ) (AYE) ' - "" David E. Long, Pro-Tem BY: � 1Vaill--4:--L.- Dep Cler o the Board .1'1 7k/L-, (NAY) Wi 'a H. Jer e APPRO AS TAf:Ci� AYE Robe D. Masd n ty A rney AYE Date of signature: IA lap Glenn Vaad 2006-1648 HL0033 00 ; Ht—( ro-us) O -.2'9-c6 Memorandum TO: Mike Geile, Chair, Board of County C mmi i(¢j/h� s ' FROM: Dr. Mark Wallace ` � � • DATE: June 15, 2006 a COLORADO SUBJECT: Radon Awareness Grant Attached, for your consideration, is a grant application the Environmental Health Services Division of the Health Department would like to submit to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division). This application is actually a renewal of a grant the health department was awarded for the period of October 2005 - September 2006; to conduct an educational outreach campaign regarding radon. The current campaign has been quite successful, with approximately 200 test kits distributed within the last 8 months. Radon is a serious problem within Weld County, with approximately 45% of homes having high levels (compared to the national average of 6%). If awarded, this grant will provide funding ($3,600) for the purchase of short-term radon test kits, funding for the purchase of television and newspaper advertisements, and funding for printing of outreach materials; for the period of October 2006 - September 2007. An in-kind match of at least 100% is required. Our match ($4,650) will consist of staff time for presentations and participation in community events. It is my recommendation that this grant application be submitted to the CDPHE. 2006-1648 Granting Agency: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division Applicant's Name: Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Environmental Health Services Division Applicant's Address: 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Applicant's Phone: (970) 304-6415 Applicant's Fax: (970)304-6411 Project Title: Radon Awareness Contact Person: Gabrielle Vergara Amount of Request: Time Period of Request: October, 2006 - September, 2007 Weld County Department of Public Weld County Board of Health and Environment Co issioners oca oi F ,L Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH, Director David E. Long, Chair Pr - em 1 1` 06/19/2006 / eld County Clerk to the Board t 161tSi * • Aliftsmiode BY: a�Ef4 ��'L- Dep y Cle to the Board Od47- /G'y8 CDPHE Radon Grant Application Submitted by: Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment Gabrielle Vergara, Health Education Specialist 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 (970) 304-6415, ext. 2226 (970) 304-6411 (fax) civeroaraco.weld.co.us Federal ID#: 84-6000-813 Scope of Work During 2005-2006, the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment (WCDPHE), in partnership with the CSU Cooperative Extension Weld County office, implemented a very successful radon awareness campaign. The WCDPHE wishes to continue this program for the next grant year (October 2006 - September 2007). Over the last 8 months (October 2005 — May 2006), we have distributed close to 200 short-term radon test kits. Of those submitted for testing and results returned, approximately 45% have come back with high (> 4 pCi/L) results. Given this return of high test results (where the national average is 1 in 15 homes); we feel that it is important to continue to educate the citizens of Weld County about this invisible danger. For the 2006-2007 grant year, we would follow the same schedule and scope of work as implemented in 2005-2006. Through various media outlets and community events we will promote the awareness of the dangers of radon in the home and will encourage home-testing of radon using short term test kits. Weld County has a total population of approximately 180,000 people, with 50% of this population residing in Greeley (approximately 34,000 households). We believe, through the wide variety of activities we have planned, that we can effectively reach at least 50% of the residents residing within Weld County. Radon Week, October 2006 • booth at Greeley Mall /distribute information and test kit coupons • press releases & PSAs to local media • news bulletin to local realtors, schools, and daycares National Radon Action Month, January 2007 • booth at other local venue (TBD) / distribute information and test kit coupons • press releases & PSAs to local media • news bulletin to local realtors, schools, and daycares Home & Garden Show, February 2007 • booth /distribute information and test kit coupons Children's Festival, April 2007 • booth /distribute information and test kit coupons City of Greeley Clean-up Events, October 2006 & April 2007 • distributed information and test kit coupons CDPHE Radon Grant Application Page 2 of 2 Summer Promotion, June 2007 • media campaign (radio/television/print) Weld County Fair, July 2007 • booth / distribute information and test kit coupons Display& Presentations, October 2006 - September 2007 Promote the availability of our display and our staff for presentations to local realtors, builders, schools, daycares, and other community groups. Schedule This project will kick-off with the advent of Radon Action Week in October, 2006. We will again have a booth at the annual City Hall at the Mall Event in Greeley, where we will distribute information on radon and test kit coupons (test kits will be available at the health department). Throughout the remainder of the project time (to end September 31, 2007), we will continue to participate in or have information available at various events and locations throughout Weld County. Test kits will be available at the health department during the entire project time, and we will set up a schedule of press releases to various media outlets, and businesses and organizations (for inclusion in their newsletters or other mailing distribution). See Scope of Work above for detailed schedule of activities. Deliverables We will provide a year-end report that includes statistics on test kits distributed and submitted results. We will also make available any publications and outreach materials created. Budget Total Projected Cost: $ 8,250 Total In-kind (matching): $ 4,650 Total Requested: $ 3,600 Please see attached for full budget. Staffing Gabrielle Vergara, Health Education Specialist Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment Gabrielle is responsible for all health education related activities for the Environmental Health Services division. This includes the promotion and marketing of programs, creation of educational materials, and community presentations and trainings. BUDGET A. Salaries and Wages Personnel Total$ Position Title and Name Annual Salary Time(%) Months Amount Requested Gabrielle Vergara $25,553 10% 3 $ 639 Health Education Specialist Gabrielle Vergara $26,447 10% 9 $1,984 Health Education Specialist B. Fringe Benefits Fringe Benefits(at 32.82%for 1st qtr.&33.32%for 3rd&4th qtrs.) $871 C. Equipment/Supplies Equipment/Supplies #of units Cost per unit Total$ Short-Term Radon Test Kits 300 $4 $1,200 D. Travel Description/Purpose: Round trip travel (to and from Health Dept.)to locations where display will be or where presentation(s) will be given. Mileage $100 Lodging Airfare Other Total$ $100 E. Other Description/Purpose & Cost: Printing (handouts,press releases,&news bulletins) $300 Advertising $2,000 F. Indirect Costs A rate of 16.29% is included for overall overhead ($ 1,156). This is computed on the direct cost base of $ 7,094. An official indirect cost rate agreement is attached. G. Total Costs Salaries and Wages = $ 2,623 (in-kind) Fringe Benefits = $ 871 (in-kind) Equipment/Supplies = $ 1,200 Travel 1 _ $ 100 Other _ $ 2,300 Indirect Costs = $ 1,156 (in-kind) Total $ 8,250 Total Projected Cost: $ 8,250 Total In-kind (matching): $4,650 Total Requested: $ 3,600 Hello