Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	abstain
Gallardo School Superintendent	yes
and Clint Hickman	yes
Denny Barney	abstain
Steve Chucri	yes

26.GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR FDA PACIFIC REGION RETAIL FOOD TRAININGApprove and accept a preventative control grant from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), to attend a training course in the amount of $3,000. The grant is funded by AFDO (award number G-T-1611-04420). The purpose of this grant is to receive training on any changes in the FDA Model Food Code (which Maricopa County has adopted). If there are any changes to the standardization field guide,

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26. GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR FDA PACIFIC REGION RETAIL FOOD TRAINING Approve and accept a preventative control grant from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), to attend a training course in the amount of $3,000. The grant is funded by AFDO (award number G-T-1611-04420). The purpose of this grant is to receive training on any changes in the FDA Model Food Code (which Maricopa County has adopted). If there are any changes to the standardization field guide, that is also included in the training. The training reviews opportunities for jurisdictions that are enrolled in the FDA program standards (of which Maricopa County is enrolled). It provides information on funding sources to help jurisdictions that are enrolled in the program standards. The training also provides information on the newest science available, which is necessary for our training program. Information from industry on food safety measures taken are also discussed. This conference provides the opportunity for valuable networking for our employees to meet with other state, local, and federal partners. This has allowed us in the past to hear new ideas, discuss new ideas, and exchange information that helps improve our programs. Meeting with industry is also vital in our role as regulators and educators. It is helpful for both sides to hear from one another and to discuss food safety. This grant is effective from January 12, 2017 until December 29, 2017. Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services’ indirect rate for FY 2017-18 is 33.1%. The grant does not allow for indirect costs, therefore indirect expense estimated at $993 is unrecoverable. Upon receipt of funds and pursuant to A.R.S 42-17106(B), approve an increase in revenue and expenditure authority in the Environmental Services Department (D880) Environmental Services Grants Fund (505) Operating (OPER) in an amount not to exceed $3,000 for FY 2018. Grant revenues are not local revenues for the purpose of the constitutional expenditure limitation, and therefore expenditure of the funds are not prohibited by the budget law. (C-88-18-004-G-00)

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