Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Southern Integrated Pest Management Center
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): 10%
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 submit an application to the Southern Integrated Pest Management Center in the amount of $30,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Southern Integrated Pest Management Center Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Southern Integrated Pest Management Center provides grant funds to enhance the development and implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the Southern region of the United States. Harris County Public Health's (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division is requesting Commissioners Court approval to apply for funding to expand its vector-borne disease surveillance program to address the growing threat of ticks and tick-borne illnesses within the county. With support from the Southern Integrated Pest Management Center, the division will launch a pilot project aimed at identifying high-risk tick habitats, conducting field surveillance, educating the public, and developing integrated tick management strategies.
Expected Impact:
This initiative aligns with HCPH's strategic direction to protect health by identifying and mitigating potential vector-borne diseases within Harris County. It further supports the development of community-spec...
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