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): GY25_4347805
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Department of Homeland Security
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): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to extend one grant funded position to December 31, 2026, for the FY26 Urban Area Security Initiative Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator oversees activities in support of the Community Preparedness Medical Reserve Corps grant and the Urban Area Security Initiative program.
Expected Impact:
This position oversees the recruitment, planning, training, and exercises to support Harris County's Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, improving the readiness of Harris County's ability to respond to public health and medical emergencies.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
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