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Public Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Non-Supplantation Certification Form certifying to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that the County Public Health Department will use CDPH Public Health Emergency Preparedness Centers for Disease Control (CDC) funding in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 only for the purposes specified in the former Fiscal Year 2006-2007 grant agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Advancement of incoming grant funding
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $67,091
Funding
Budgeted $67,091
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $67,091
Change To Net County Cost $
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: County will receive 30% of the total FY 2007-08 grant award of $223,637 to continue existing personnel costs and activities approved in the 2006-07 comprehensive agreement.
Background: The CDPH administers funding from the CDC for bioterrorism preparedness activities, funding which the County has received for several years, and has committed to continuing to provide CDC Preparedness funding to all Local Health Departments (LHD) throughout California in the 2007-08 grant year. Since the CDC just released instructions to States regarding this grant in FY 2007-08, and since the State application is not due until October 24, 2007, CDPH will award Public Health 30% of the 2007-08 allocation, prior to signing the grant agreement, which is to be used to continue existing personnel costs and activities approved in the 2006-07 comprehensive agreement. The funds are to cover the period August 31, 2007 through November 30, 2007.
Reason for Recommendation: To receive this advancement of funds from the FY 2007-08 grant, CDPH has requested that all LHDs submit a proposed budget and signed Non-Supplantation Certification Form, otherwise referred to as Exhibit E, found within the new grant agreement (not ...
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