Legislation Details

File #: 26-0262    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 12/22/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to revise the federal award information and certain attachments for the Cities Readiness Initiative Grant Program.
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): Texas 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%
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to revise the federal award information and certain attachments for the Cities Readiness Initiative Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this Contract is to perform activities in support of the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in support of public health emergency preparedness.

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 alternative options

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