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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00082 Public Health to Recognize $30,000 from Guilford County’s Division of Public Health to Assist Public Health Infrastructure Foundational Capabilities to Respond to Covid-19
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 11, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00082 Public Health to Recognize $30,000 from Guilford County’s Division of Public Health to Assist Public Health Infrastructure Foundational Capabilities to Respond to Covid-19
These funds are intended to be used to offer training and professional development to staff members of the Local Health Department. Guilford County’s Division of Public Health is the lead for Region 5 ARPA Public Health Workforce Development Grant (AA621). Funds may be used to recruit, hire, and train personnel to fill critical gaps in Public Health Infrastructure Foundational Capabilities to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; promote a diverse workforce who are representative of, and have language competence for, the communities served; and/or train the public health workforce.
Please note that this amendment requires no additional County funds.
The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This grant aligns with Strategic Goal 2: Health and Well-being for All by providing more resources for staff training and professional development.
Resource Persons: Rodney Jenkins, MHA, Public Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00082 Public Health to Recognize $30,000 from Guilford County’s Division of Public Health to Assist Public Health Infrastructure Foundational Capabilities to Respond to Covid-19
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________