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AI# 13022  Regular City Council Meeting 6.1.2. 12/03/2024:

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Agenda Item

Resolution - Public Health Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Contract No. HHS001120300005, and all related documents, under the STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Grant Program, by and between the City of Lubbock and the State of Texas, acting by and through DSHS.

Item Summary

This is an existing grant. The STD/HIV-DIS Grant was initially awarded to the Public Health Department in 2022, to provide financial assistance to strengthen public health follow-up activities for those recently diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease, including treatment, linkage to care, partner notification, and focused screening of at-risk populations. The grant will enable staff to reach individuals outside the traditional clinical setting. Amendment No. 5 increases the contract by $229,232, updates the Statement of Work with new reporting requirements, revises certain attachments, and extends the contract term through July 31, 2025. An electronic signature is required for this contract.

Fiscal Impact

DSHS is adding $229,232 to the grant.  A local match is not required for this contract.

Staff/Board Recommending

Bill Howerton, Deputy City Manager Katherine Wells, Director of Public Health

Attachments Resolution Contract

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