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ORDER TO THE BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE NEW HAVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD OF $500,000 ANNUALLY FROM THE US OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 TO ADDRESS FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO STRUCTURAL RACISM IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO EXECUTE, ACKNOWLEDGE, IMPLEMENT AND DELIVER ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE CONSIDERED NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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WHEREAS, the New Haven Health Department recognizes the importance addressing structural racism in public health and improving health equity;
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven will received the opportunity to apply for a grant from the US Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health and Office of Minority Health; and upon receipt of such grant, the City will accept said grant in its entirety;
WHEREAS, the Health Department will work to identify and assess polices related to pediatric health care access and lead poisoning prevention for the purpose of identifying and addressing structural racism in public health;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDERED by Board of Alders of the City of New Haven that the Mayor, on behalf of the City, is authorized to apply for and accept the grant mentioned herein from the Connecticut Department of Public Health;
BE IT FUTHER ORDERED that the Mayor is authorized to execute said application for funding for an amount of about $500,000 annually and to execute any revisions, amendments or modifications to said contract.