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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_CRI
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Department of State Health Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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 new funding will be received.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Department of State Health Services to update the scope of work for the FY2026 Community Preparedness Section/Cities Readiness Initiative Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this agreement is to perform activities in support of the Cities Readiness Initiative from the Department of State Health Services in support of public health emergency preparedness.
Expected Impact:
The Cities Readiness Initiative provides the coordination of training and resources to support Harris County's ability to respond to public health emergencies. Emergency preparedness planning and exercises help to identify gaps in emergency plans and procedures that, when addressed, will improve the readiness of Harris County.
Alternative Options:
No alternatives are needed.
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