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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC0019 Public Health to Recognize $6,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology Section /Communicable Disease Branch to Implement the Electronic Test Ordering and Results System
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 13, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC0019 Public Health to Recognize $6,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology Section /Communicable Disease Branch
These funds will supplement previously recognized funds for FY26 bringing the total for the grant to $27,517. Using these funds provides additional funding to enable the Local Health Department (LHD) to implement the Electronic Test Ordering and Results (ETOR) system by participating in the Bidirectional Interface Project.
The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This grant aligns with Strategic Goal 2: Health and Inclusive Community.
Resource Persons: Dr. Rodney Jenkins, DrPH, MHA, Public Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC0019 Public Health to Recognize $6,000 from the NC DHHS Division of Public Health Epidemiology Section /Communicable Disease Branch
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________