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: Position
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_TITLEV
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $22,088.39 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the FY 26 Title V Child Health and Dental Program from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and extend 3 positions to August 31, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The position extensions will allow dental services to continue to be provided to children and adolescents who are uninsured. The dental services provided allow children and adolescents to receive comprehensive dental care at no cost or at a minimal cost to families who meet the income guidelines.
Expected Impact:
This program supports provision of oral health services to underserved communities in addition to the promotion of oral health as a part of overall health. Without these funds, many of the recipients served by this grant would not have access to dental care. The funds will be used to pay salaries and fringe expenses.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: P: Improve children's health outcomes.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):
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