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Consider approving the Professional Service Agreement for community health classes between the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, on behalf of the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative, and The City of Lawton, which is funded with a previously City Council approved National Network of Libraries in Medicine (NNLM) Healthy Information Outreach grant for the Lawton Public Library and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
INITIATOR: Kristin E. Herr, Library Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Kristin E. Herr, Library Director
BACKGROUND: In accordance with the True North Culture Statement in that we do everything for the citizens, the grant of $25,000.00 provided funding for two initiatives: a portable food demonstration cart and community health classes. The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative started a new process this fall requiring the professional service agreement which was created after the grant was approved. The NNLM grant was approved by City Council on June 27, 2023. This grant provides $10,000.00 of funding for six class series. These healthy living activities are geared toward aging adults.
EXHIBIT: Professional Service Agreement
KEY ISSUES: n/a
FUNDING SOURCE: The Library has applied for and received a $25,000 grant from the University of North Texas health Science Center at Fort Worth. The grant will allow staff to purchase a portable food demonstration kitchen and fund Tai Chi, as well as other classes through Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI). This is a reimbursable grant the funds will be accounted for during the FY 2024 annual budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Professional Service Agreement for community health classes between the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, on behalf of the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative, and The City of Lawton, which is funded with a previously City Council approved National Network of Libraries in Medicine ...
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