PREPARED BY: MATT RODRIGUEZ DATE OF MEETING: 08/05/19
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CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM MAYOR KINNEY TO MARTY LYNCH, CEO OF LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE, INC., FOR A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SERVICE AREA COMPETITION (HRSA-20-015) OF THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SECTION 330 FUNDING PROGRAM) OF THE U.S. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve by Minute Action
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Compliance statements
FY 2019-21 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statement
Major Policy Goal: Build A Health Community; Policy 100.1 - Support Lifelong Medical Care, Inc. in providing enhanced medical services are adopted policy items under the FY 2019-21 Council Priority Workplan, effective March 1, 2019.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
BACKGROUND
Recently, Lifelong Medical Care, Inc. (Lifelong) leadership requested a letter of support from the City of San Pablo for Lifelong’s Service Area Competition (SAC) application (HRSA-20-015) to the US Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This federal grant funding program, if awarded to Lifelong, would enable continuation of its Section 330 funding to assist Lifelong to continue serving low-income and vulnerable populations in Alameda County, Contra Costa County and Marin County, California.
A general outline of the SAC HRSA-20-015 Funding Program is provided below:
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Funding Opportunity Title; |
Service Area Competition (SAC) |
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
HRSA-20-015 |
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Due Date for Applications - Grants.gov: |
July 15, 2019 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
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Due Date for Supplemental Information - HRSA EHBs: |
August 14, 2019 (5 p.m. ET) |
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Anticipated Total Annual Available Funding: |
Approximately $364,407,468 |
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Estimated Number and Type of Awards: |
Up to 85 grants |
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Estimated Award Amount: |
Varies and is subject to the availability of funds. |
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Cost Sharing/Match Required: |
No |
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Project Period/Period of Performance: |
January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022 (up to 3 years) |
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Eligible Applicants: |
Public or nonprofit private entities, including tribal, faith-based, or community-based organizations. See Section III.1 of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). |
Currently, the City of San Pablo owns a building, located at 2023 Vale Road in San Pablo, which houses the Lifelong Brookside San Pablo Health Center. This Lifelong facility provides high-quality medical, dental, and social services to people of all ages. Lifelong is dedicated to helping each patient live a healthy productive life. In addition to offering care, Lifelong offers a range of patient education and outreach services.
Patients of LifeLong Brookside San Pablo Health Center have access to a wide variety of providers and resources. Lifelong is continually evolving to meet the needs of local patients and the surrounding community. Lifelong’s core services include:
• Primary Health Care for Adults
• Pre/Post Natal Care
• Pediatrics
• Case Management
• Multi-disciplined Care Coordination
• Health Education
• Social Services Resources
• Patient Advocacy
City Council Ratification Approval
On July 22, 2019, a letter of support was drafted and signed by Mayor Kinney to be transmitted to CEO Marty Lynch of Lifelong Medical Care in support of its SAC HRSA-20-015 grant application (see attachment).
Ratification of said letter of support requires City Council minute action approval via majority vote this evening.
FISCAL IMPACT
None associated with this action
ATTACHMENT:
1. Letter of Support signed and transmitted on 07/22/19 by Mayor Kinney to Marty Lynch, CEO, Lifelong Medical Care, Inc., Re: Support for Lifelong Medical Care’s Service Area Competition (HRSA-20-015) Grant Application