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6.15.
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
04/27/2021
Information
Agenda Item
Resolution - Public Health Services:
Consider a resolution ratifying the act of the Mayor in executing Amendment No. 2 to Department of State Health Services Contract HHS0004363000192, under the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant Program, to obtain funding for Infectious Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Activities with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).
Item Summary
This amendment extends funding for an additional 2 years, to enhance epidemiological capacity in infectious disease preparedness and response. The Texas DSHS is providing grant funding to retain a position dedicated to notifiable conditions and epidemiology activities. This funding supports the salary of a public health nurse. The funding will also allow the department to send staff to state-sponsored trainings.
Grant objectives include conducting case investigations, coordinating with hospitals to increase the number of laboratory specimens submitted for confirmatory testing, and attending trainings to enhance staff knowledge.
Fiscal Impact
The total amount approved for the additional 2 years is $125,339.
Staff/Board Recommending
Bill Howerton, Deputy City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - DSHS Epidemiology Grant
Amendment 2 to Epidemiology Grant
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