To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Grant Award from the California Strengthening Public Health Initiative (CASPHI)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Retroactively accept the Public Health allocation agreement with CASPHI in the amount of $131,224 for the period of Fiscal Year 22/23;
2. Approve grant agreement #CASPHI0012 with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) California Strengthening Public Health Initiative (CASPHI) in the amount of $656,121.00 for the term of December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2027;
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director of Public Health or designee thereof to sign the yearly allocation agreement for Fiscal Years 2023-2028;
4. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director of Public Health or designee thereof to execute all subsequent amendments, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations, and documents directly related to the attached grant agreement, including subcontracts, after review of County Counsel and Risk Management; and
5. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) copy of the certified Board report to the DHHS - Contracts Unit.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Funds (1175), Office of Performance Improvement & Accreditation (400-003)
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Grant is to provide support to County of Humboldt Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Public Health Staff in strengthening the Public Health workforce as well as advancing health equity and/or eliminating health disparities. This funding includes the following five projects:
Project #1: 1.0 Funding Public Health Equity Coordinator
Public Health will continue to fund our Public Health Equity Coordinator partially in Fiscal Year 23/24 and fully at 1.0 starting Fiscal Year 24/25 through the end of the allocation term November 30, 2027.
Project #2:...
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