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_Hazards
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): 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 new funds 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 decrease funds in the amount of $368,633 and update the agreement terms for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this agreement is to perform activities in support of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Department of State Health Services in support of public health emergency preparedness. An additional amendment (A.4) is forthcoming restoring funding to the 100% level, per Department of State Health Services email 09/12/2025.
Expected Impact:
It 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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