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Vs-iwN SHIP .S w",-1,vd, I -1, -..Irl hnp... --71 F"T'pi' it Washimyton ,.-�CO-Lmty 0--ft-00.0 Attachment A Washington County Statewide Health Improvement Program Grant Physical Activity Partner Project January 7, 2011 Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Grant Description SHIP is an integral part of Minnesota's nation -leading 2008 health reform law. The program strives to help Minnesotans lead longer, healthier lives by preventing the chronic disease risk factors of tobacco use and exposure, poor nutrition and physical inactivity. SHIP seeks to create sustainable, systemic changes in schools, worksites, communities and health care organizations that make it easier for Minnesotans to incorporate healthy behaviors into their daily lives. The City of Hugo project will be to produce and distribute a map of the city trail system. The map will be used to promote and market physical activity opportunities such as biking and walking clubs for healthy lifestyles. There will be banners, professional educational speakers, signage, advertisements in the local newspaper, website pages, and/or other mediums to promote the activities. A Health Sub -Committee of the City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission was formed in February 2010. The Sub -Committee has been meeting monthly to initiate a series of active community events that will be planned and implemented with grant support. This project will align with the selected SHIP intervention for Community Physical Activity as described below: Implement policies and practices that create active communities by increasing opportunities for non -motorized transportation (walking and biking) and access to community recreation facilities. Active communities provide safe and convenient opportunities for physical activity; commonly referred to as opportunities for active living. The County's Duties The County will provide ongoing technical assistance to the Physical Activity Partner Projects by an assigned staff Coordinator from the Department of Public Health and Environment (PHE). The SHIP Coordinator will be responsible for providing overall guidance to the project and will approve any changes to the work plan and evaluation plan once they are submitted. Specific duties of the County include: 1. Perform the activities approved in the County work plan for the selected intervention. 2. Complete and submit an interim and annual report for FY2010 and FY2011.