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AI- 48851
Health Care Foundation
Meeting Date: 08/10/2020  
Contract Acceptance—FY2021 FY2022 DSHS COVID-2019 (Supplemental) grant
Submitted For: Candy Blair Submitted By: Joann Gilbride
Department: Health Care  
Request Type: CONSENT
Information
Department Action
This is to request Commissioners Court acceptance for the FY2021 FY2022 COVID-2019 (Supplemental) grant contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
 
The contract award (HHS000812700014) is effective from 8/1/2020 to 4/30/2022 in the amount of $456,278.  The purpose of the grant is to support the county’s coronavirus response activities. No match is required from the county for this contract.   
 
This new grant funding will be used towards hiring two (2) Epidemiologists and paying a vendor to conduct a preparedness needs assessment.  The preparedness needs assessment for our county is expected to serve as a strategic tool to assist the health department in monitoring, preventing, and controlling COVID-19 as described in the Statement of Work. In addition to the salary and fringe for grant employees, other program costs such as mileage, standard computer equipment, necessary software, printed materials and general office supplies are included in the budget for the grant contract.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
 
Purchasing Department Action
Request Health Care Foundation approval of the FY2021 FY2022 Covid-10 (Supplemental) Grant Program contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and authorize Board President to execute Contract No. HHS0008127000014. sh
HR and/or IT Action
Budget Department Action
FY 2021-FY2022 COVID-2019 Grant Supplemental in the amount of $456,278. No County match required. Grant funds will cover salary and benefits for two (2) new Epidemiologist positions, contractual services, as well as travel, computer equipment and software, cell phones, MiFi’s and supplies. County could be responsible for the maintenance of equipment after the grant term expires. Grant period is August 1, 2020 through April 30, 2022.
 
Auditor's Office Action
Grant application had been reviewed by the grant review committee as per attached. Supplemental funding for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019) response – to include enhanced epidemiology, surveillance, laboratory testing, contact tracting, and reporting activities.Includes request for community needs assessment for COVID-2019. The grant is designed to bolster public health efforts in protecting healthcare, workforce, vulnerable populations, and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our community. State funds in the amount of $456,278 with no county match required. Budget does include 2 new positions. Grant period is 8/01/2020 through 4/30/2022
Commissioners Court
Acceptance of the FY2021 FY2022 COVID-19 Supplemental grant contract (Contract No. HHS0008127000014) with the Texas Department of State Health Services, Health Care. 
Budget Information
Information about available funds
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Attachments
Court Order
FY2021 FY2022 COVID 2019 Supplemental Grant Acceptance Court Memo
FY2021 FY2022 COVID 2019 Supplemental Grant
Grant Review Committee Form

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