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File #: 23-0290    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 1/3/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/10/2023 Final action: 1/10/2023
Title: Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to extend the grant end date to June 30, 2023 for the NACCHO/Medical Reserve Corps COVID-19 Respond, Innovate, Sustain, and Equip (RISE) Program.
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): FY23_MRCRISE
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): National Association of County and City Health Officials

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 National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to extend the grant end date to June 30, 2023 for the NACCHO/Medical Reserve Corps COVID-19 Respond, Innovate, Sustain, and Equip (RISE) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Additional award documents were previously approved on 11/15/22. The purpose of this item is to present the grant extension to Court for approval and signature. This grant provides funding to build upon the capacity of local Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units. This includes providing support to MRC units and encouraging these units to provide certain information to The Office of Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response, Medical Reserve Corps.

Expected Impact:
This award will provide continued support for Public Health Services' ability to recruit and retain response volunteers that serve vulnerable populations.

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
11/15/2022
11
Approved, COVID19 MRC RISE Award


Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide


Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

FY 23
FY 24
Next 3 FYs
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