Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of State Health Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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. No salary budget to support charging of Indirect Costs.
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 $378,438, with no required match, for the FY2026-27 Regional and Local Services System/Local Public Health Services Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Since 2021, HCPH has received the Local Services System/Local Public Health Services Grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services. This program, known internally as the RLSS grant, provides funds to local public health agencies to address critical infrastructure and workforce needs to enhance the delivery of essential public health services. We are seeking the court's approval to accept this award for FY2026-27, which will provide HCPH with $378,438 in funding.
Expected Impact:
HCPH historically uses RLSS funding to support staff travel to out-of-state conferences and training opportunities. Accepting these funds will help increase the knowledge and public health competency of staff across HCPH offices/divisions, helping to improve public health service delivery and strategic decision-making.
Alternative Options:
The court could choose not to accept this award. However, doing ...
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