Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the establishment of a special revenue (SR) fund for the Mosquito and Vector Control Division.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health's Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) is expanding its services to include diagnostic testing for pathogens found in mosquitoes, vectors, and reservoir samples. This initiative aims to support regional surveillance and response efforts by identifying vector-borne pathogens for external government, academic, and research entities. As part of this initiative, MVCD will facilitate data sharing with participating organizations to promote transparency, enhance public health collaboration, and support integrated vector management strategies across different jurisdictions. The data generated from diagnostic testing will help inform vector control interventions, academic research, and public health decision-making. To effectively manage the revenue generated from these services, the establishment of a dedicated fund is being requested. The funds collected will be used to sustain and enhance program operations, which include laboratory staffing, testing supplies, equipment maintenance, and the development of new testing capabilities to address evolving public health threats.
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