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_CLPPP
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Health and Human 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): 15%
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 accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for carryover funds in the amount of $55,550.92, with no required match, for the Strengthening Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) was awarded $347,968 in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the Year 5 budget period to support the development of strategic partnerships and policies aimed at preventing childhood lead poisoning and other housing-related health hazards. This funding was presented to and approved by Commissioners Court on November 13, 2025, and is recorded as Court Item 25-7191. Through this program, HCPH focuses on primary prevention by partnering with organizations and community stakeholders to deliver lead education presentations and participate in outreach events targeting vulnerable and at-risk populations. The program also supports secondary prevention efforts by improving lead screening practices through education and training for public health professionals and pediatric healthcare providers, including guidanc...
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