Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No.27BCC016 Public Health to recognize $56,250 from the North Carolina Department of Public Health, Chronic Disease and Injury, Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch to support evidence-based tobacco/nicotine prevention and cessation training in Region 5
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: August 24, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No.27BCC016 Public Health to recognize $56,250 from the North Carolina Department of Public Health, Chronic Disease and Injury, Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch to support evidence-based tobacco/nicotine prevention and cessation training in Region 5
The agreement addendum provides additional funding to Local Health Departments to support training and training support for school personnel and stakeholders who work with youth within Region 5. In North Carolina, there is inconsistent implementation of evidence-based tobacco/nicotine prevention and cessation programs, resulting in uneven access, quality, and effectiveness in reducing the prevalence of vaping among youth. The additional funding will increase capacity in Region 5 to implement consistent programming for youth and provide support for adult influencers of youth to deliver evidence-based interventions. The $56,250 of additional funding will bring the total funds allocated to the tobacco prevention and control grant to $158,522 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Health and Well-being for All.
Resource Persons: Rodney Jenkins, DrPH, MHA, Public Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No.27BCC016 Public Health to recognize $56,250 from the North Carolina Department of Public Health, Chronic Disease and Injury, Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch to support evidence-based tobacco/nicotine prevention and cessation training in Region 5
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________