Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC028 Public Health to Recognize $196,508 from NCDHHS Division of Public Health to Improve Community Health
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: October 14, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC028 Public Health to Recognize $196,508 from NCDHHS Division of Public Health to Improve Community Health
Through efforts to recruit and retain highly qualified staff, these funds will support the foundational service areas and core functions of Durham County Public Health. Core functions include: (1) preventing the spread of communicable disease, (2) ensuring food, air, and water quality are safe, (3) supporting maternal and child health, (4) improving access and linkages to clinical care services, and (5) preventing chronic disease and injury. This grant (AA 117: Public Health Infrastructure - Local Workforce Development) has been awarded for a five-year period ending October 31, 2027. The total award amount is $862,450. However, DPH is requesting just $196,508 be added to the FY 24-25 budget at this time.
Please note that this amendment requires no additional County funds.
The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Healthy and Inclusive Community.
Resource Persons: Rodney Jenkins, DrPH, MHA, Public Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC028 Public Health to Recognize $196,508 from NCDHHS Division of Public Health to Improve Community Health
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________