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: Position
Project ID (if applicable): FY27_IDCUEPI
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of State Health Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend two positions to August 31, 2027, for the FY26 Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant is to conduct surveillance and epidemiology activities for all notifiable conditions under the responsibility of the Emerging and Acute Infectious Disease Unit (EAIDU/SUR) contract effective September 1, 2023, and denominated DSHS Contract No. HHS001315700021. The grant will allow the opportunity to establish, expand, train, and sustain Harris County Public Health's workforce to support jurisdictional preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives, including school-based health programs.
Expected Impact:
The grant will allow the opportunity to establish, expand, train, and sustain Harris County Public Health's workforce to support jurisdictional preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives, including school-based health programs.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
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