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: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): FY24_NACCHO_MRC
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item. Grant awarded prior to County's indirect cost rate requirement
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to extend the grant end date to March 31, 2025 and modify the scope of work for the 2024 NACCHO/MRC Medical Reserve Corps Operational Readiness Awards (ORA) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this grant is to build the capacity of local Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units. This includes providing support to MRC units and encouraging these units to provide certain information to The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response, Medical Reserve Corps.
Expected Impact:
This award will provide continued support for Public Health Services' ability to recruit and retain response volunteers that vulnerable populations.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options.
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