Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): FY24_HIV_PREVE
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of State Health Services
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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 in the additional amount of $154,196, with no required match, for the 2024 HIV Prevention Services Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The HIV Prevention Program grant allows Harris County Public Health staff to conduct HIV Prevention activities such as free HIV rapid testing, PrEP, condom distribution, and linkage to HIV Medical services. These services are provided to all eligible patients living in Harris County communities.
Expected Impact:
Without the funding to support HIV Prevention services, Harris County communities would see an increase of HIV positive cases.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
05/07/2024
24-2689
Amendment for grant extension and additional positions
08/08/2023
23-4277
Renewal award approved
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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Total Current Budget
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)
Grant
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