County of Fresno - File #: 23-0073

• File #: 23-0073
• On agenda: 3/28/2023
• Final action: 3/28/2023
• Enactment #: Agreement No. 23-128
• Recommended Action(s): 1. Accept a retroactive allocation award from the California Department of Public Health for the Black Infant Health program, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($2,226,936). 2. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center is able to provide education and support centered around Black/African American maternal and infant health, aligning with the Black Infant Health program. 3. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center for the provision to improve infant and maternal health of Black Birthing People by promoting health knowledge and healthy behaviors, effective March 14, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend two additional 12-month periods, total not to exceed $500,000.

Date	Action By	Action	Result
3/28/2023	Board of Supervisors	Consent Agenda be approved	Pass

DATE: March 28, 2023

TO: Board of Supervisors

SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health

SUBJECT: Retroactive Agreement with BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center

RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Accept a retroactive allocation award from the California Department of Public Health for the Black Infant Health program, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($2,226,936).
2. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bidding process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances as BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center is able to provide education and support centered around Black/African American maternal and infant health, aligning with the Black Infant Health program.
3. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center for the provision to improve infant and maternal health of Black Birthing People by promoting health knowledge and healthy behaviors, effective March 14, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend two additional 12-month periods, total not to exceed $500,000.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the first recommended action will provide the Department of Public Health (Department) with the normal yearly ongoing allocation and a one-time additional funding for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - Black Infant Health (program) aimed to improve black infant birth outcomes and reducing black maternal and infant mortality. Approval of the second and third recommended actions will allow the County to partner with BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center (BWPC) to engage the Black or Black Ancestry community to support Black Birthing families' health and well-being with education and outreach efforts. Additionally, the partnership will support efforts to educate the public about the factors lea...