Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC011 Public Health to Recognize $212,893 from NC DHSS Division of Public Health for the Prevention of Communicable Diseases
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 8, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC011 Public Health to Recognize $212,893 from NC DHSS Division of Public Health for the Prevention of Communicable Diseases
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.
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 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. 26BCC011 Public Health to Recognize $212,893 from NC DHSS Division of Public Health for the Prevention of Communicable Diseases
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________