To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Agreement with the State of California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) for Fiscal Years 2023-24 through 2025-26
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve Grant Agreement #23-10257 with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for $755,849.00 for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026;
2. Authorize the Public Health Director, or a designee thereof to sign the agreement and required certification;
3. Authorize the Director of Public Health or a designee thereof to sign all future amendments and documents directly related to Grant Agreement #23-10257 upon review and approval of County Counsel and Risk Management; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) 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 (1175-407)
DISCUSSION:
Lead is a toxic metal that was used in many products. Lead is linked to neurological and physiological disorders. Many lead-based products have been phased out, but the effects continue in the environment. Risk factors include older houses with lead-based paint, some hobbies, consumer products, remedies, and foods. Children under age six are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning. The CLPPP program provides education on mitigating these risks as well as linkage to support and care for children with elevated blood lead levels.
The CLPPP program involves all divisions of Public Health. This includes Public Health Nursing, Environmental Health, Healthy Communities Division, Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) and the Public Health Laboratory. Through this coordinated effort, the program provides nursing case management, environmental surveillance, home visiting, education, and outreach.
The CLPPP program receives the results of elevated blood level tests performed in Humboldt County. Based on criteria from the state, CLPPP Public Health Nurses work with parents to provide linkages to care, referrals and case management to the families of children with elevated blood levels. Additionally, CLPPP Environmental Health professionals investigate the sources of lead in the child’s environment and provide follow-up to see the sources of lead are corrected.
The last state standard agreement with CDPH for CLPPP was passed by the Board on Sept. 29, 2020 and the agreement before your Board today will allow DHHS to continue CLPPP services throughout Humboldt County.
This agreement is coming to Your Board after the effective date due to late receipt from CDPH.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1175, 407) |
FY23-24 Adopted |
FY24-25 Projected |
FY25-26 Projected |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
$250,329 |
$251,763 |
$253,757 |
|
Total Expenditures |
$250,329 |
$251,763 |
$253,757 |
|
Funding Sources (1175, 407) |
FY23-24 Adopted |
FY24-25 Projected* |
FY25-26 Projected* |
|
State/Federal Funds |
$250,329 |
$251,763 |
$253,757 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$250,329 |
$251,763 |
$253,757 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
Approval of Grant Agreement #23-10257 with CDPH will allow DHHS- Public Health to be reimbursed a maximum of $755,849.00 in Fund 1175, Budget Unit 407- Childhood Lead Program for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. The amount of $250,329 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 was included in the annual county budget cycle. The remaining funding in the amounts of $251,763 for FY 2024-25 and $253,757 for FY 2025-26 will be included in the annual county budget cycle.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
Acceptance of this grant will support current staffing levels in CLPPP Program.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Framework.
Core Roles: Protect vulnerable populations
New Initiatives: Provide community-appropriate levels of service
Strategic Plan: N/A
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
CDPH
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your board may choose to not accept these funds; however, this might result in the loss of funding and services to the county.
ATTACHMENTS:
State Standard Agreement 23-10257 with CDPH for CLPPP and certifications
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C-16
Meeting of: 09/29/2020
File No.: 20-1118