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_HAZARDS
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of State Health Services
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
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 Department of State Health Services to revise certain reporting requirements in the Statement of Work to continue performing activities in support of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this Contract is to perform activities in support of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in support of public health emergency preparedness.
Expected Impact:
This award 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:
Approval of this award secures staffing and supplies to ensure the continued support of public health preparedness activities in Harris County.
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
04/26/2022
143
Approved PHEP/HAZARDS Amendment No.6
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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