Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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 to update the scope of work and agreement terms and extend reporting dates for the 2024-25 Regional Local Services System (RLSS)/Local Public Health Services Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Since 2021, Harris County Public Health has been a recipient of the CDC Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant subaward grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services. These funds are provided to local public health agencies to address key workforce and infrastructure needs to improve the delivery of essential public health services. HCPH is requesting approval of an amendment to the grant, which will continue the award and will provide a total of $378,438 for FY2025.
Expected Impact:
These funds will primarily support employee travel to out-of-state conferences and training opportunities, improving their overall knowledge and competency in providing public health services.
Alternative Options:
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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):
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Action Taken
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Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Public Health Services
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fisca...
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