Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): FY23_IWDS
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 21.05%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of $1,993,405, with no required match, for the CDC Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, & Data Systems Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
On January 31, 2023, the Commissioners Court approved the acceptance of a $25,091,359 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on behalf of Harris County Public Health to support and enhance our public health workforce, systems, and infrastructure. These funds have been earmarked to fund 30 key positions across HCPH, support workforce development needs and trainings, upgrade our electronic health records system, and invest in community-based organizations that support the social determinants of health, among other priorities. The CDC has granted Harris County Public Health an additional $1,993,405 for projects to further address foundational capabilities that will enhance our delivery of public health services. We are asking the court's permission to formally accept the award.
Expected Impact:
HCPH intends to use these additional funds to enhance several essential public health services. A portion of the funds wil...
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