DATE: September 10, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Retroactive Revenue Agreement with California Department of Public Health for Hepatitis C Prevention and Collaboration
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive revenue agreement with the California Department of Public Health for Hepatitis C Prevention and Collaboration, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028 ($995,361); and
2. Approve and authorize the Director of Public Health, or designee, to execute the State Contractor's Release for the final invoice.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the first recommended action will allow the Department of Public Health (Department) to begin to implement activities related to Hepatitis C (HCV) within the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) program with funding provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Approval of the second recommended action will allow the Director of the Department to execute the Contractor's Release for the final invoice at the close of the grant term. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. Should your Board choose not to approve the recommended actions, the Department would not be able to begin implementing strategies and activities aimed at increasing testing and treatment for HCV in the County utilizing dedicated CDPH funding.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
The recommended revenue agreement was received from CDPH on March 29, 2024. Due to the length of time required to finalize contract negotiations with CDPH the agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2024. It is anticipated the Department will fully utilize the funding through this agreement by the end of the term to meet expected goals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actio...
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