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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT DONATION OF $2500.00 TO HUDSON COMMUNITY FIRST/ KEEP HUDSON SAFE INITIATIVE FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON THE DANGERS OF HEROIN; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The City of Hudson, the Hudson School District and Hudson Community First are partnering to bring a heroin awareness program to the Hudson community.
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Legislative History
None; however, Mr. DeSaussure discussed the need to understand and address the heroin problem at the January 6, 2015, City Council meeting.
Purpose & Explanation
In partnering with the Hudson School District and Hudson Community First, the City of Hudson will help support education of both students and the community through classroom presentations, a community-wide presentation, a helpline and an awareness campaign on the Hudson Police Department's prescription drug drop-off program. The theme of the campaign will be NO ONE STARTS WITH HEROIN.
The Hudson School District has committed $2,500.00. Hudson Community First has committed $2500.00. The City of Hudson will commit $2,500.00. Additional grant funding is also being sought.
Timing Considerations
Staff requests emergency legislation to begin the program immediately. The kick-off event for the campaign is to take place April 20, 2015, and a long-term educational programming and awareness campaign will continue.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve this Resolution to assist with funding of the Keep Hudson Safe Initiative Heroin Awareness Campaign.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager