Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): FY25_PHEP
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of State Health Services
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Department of State Health Services grant funds in the amount of $1,316,546, with a required cash match of $131,655, and extend 12 positions to June 30, 2025 for the FY 2025 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this Contract is to perform activities in support of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in support of public health emergency preparedness.
Expected Impact:
It provides the coordination of training and resources to support Harris County's ability to respond to public health emergencies. Emergency preparedness planning and exercises help to identify gaps in emergency plans and procedures that, when addressed, will improve the readiness of Harris County.
Alternative Options:
No alternatives needed.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
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Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Public Health Preparedness and Response
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost
Labor
Non-Labor
Total
Recurring Expenses
Funding Sources
Existing Budget
Grant
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$
$
$
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