To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Grant agreement with California Department of Public Health to implement the HIV Care Program for the term of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2024
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the grant agreement number 18-10867 with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for $701,061 for the term of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2024;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Health or a designee thereof to sign four originals of the agreement and required certifications;
3. Authorize the Director of Public Health or a designee thereof to execute all future amendments and documents directly related to agreement 18-10867 upon review and approval of County Counsel and Risk Management; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one copy of the certified board report to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Contract Unit.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Fund
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt has contracted with CDPH since the late 1980s to provide Ryan White - Part B HIV/AIDS services to Humboldt County via the North Coast AIDS Project (NorCAP). The HIV Care Program supports activities of NorCAP, which resides in the Healthy Communities division of DHHS - Public Health. The primary goal of the program is to assist those living with HIV and to prevent the spread of HIV.
NorCAP’s activities include case management services, which include activities such as lending emotional and practical support for people living with HIV, providing information about HIV, linking clients to local services, and providing outreach to persons at high risk for contracting HIV and/or hepatitis C.
This agreement will allow NorCAP to continue providing these services throughout Humboldt County to minimize new HIV infections; to maximize the number of people with HIV accessing appropriate care, treatment and support and to reduce health disparities related to HIV/AIDS.
This agreement is coming to your Board after the effective date due to late receipt from CDPH.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of grant agreement 18-10867 with CDPH will allow DHHS- Public Health to be reimbursed a maximum of $701,061 in fund 1175, budget unit 437- CARE NorCAP for the period of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2024. Funding in the amount of $160,401 for the first year of the agreement was included in the proposed county budget for fiscal year (FY) 2019-20. The funding amounts $135,165 for FY 2020-21, FY 2021-22, FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 will be included in the annual budget process. There is no impact to the county General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing community-appropriate levels of service.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
CDPH
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
If the Board chooses not to approve the recommendations it would result in a loss of both funding and services to the County.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Grant Agreement Number 18-10867 with California Department of Public Health to Implement the HIV Care Program
2. Contractor Certification Clauses
3. Darfur Contracting Act Certification
4. California Civil Rights Laws Certification
5. Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: D-5
Meeting of: 07/12/16
File No.: 19-837