Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy (PHEARLESS) grant (RCA-2023-01052)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Health & Safety Committee | October 25, 2023 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | Grant | Accepting a grant from Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy (PHEARLESS), in the amount of $100,000, for a one-year leadership training program. |
| 2 | Action | Contract/Agreement | Authorizing an agreement with Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy for the grant funds. |
| 3 | Resolution | Appropriation | Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Health Department. |
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | All Wards |
Background Analysis
Requesting the City Council accept the Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy (PHEARLESS) training program grant. The Minneapolis Health Department (MHD) and Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) have been accepted to the Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy (PHEARLESS) – a one-year leadership training program made up of 15 teams across the United States. The purpose of PHEARLESS is to advance the public’s health by developing the leadership competencies necessary to design systems that promote thriving for all. Two MHD staff, one MPHA staff and one MPHA resident are participating. MHD will serve as the fiscal agent and receive $100,000 to design and implement a capstone project improving community health for MPHA high-rise residents. PHEARLESS also includes four, 4-day learning modules; travel and expenses for 1-2 in-person convenings paid directly by the University of South Florida (USF); and $9,000 stipends (taxable income) disbursed directly from USF to eligible community participants.