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Chief Administrative Office, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Preparedness and Response Division recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer increasing Fixed Assets by $18,400 and decreasing Services and Supplies commensurately; and
2) Approve the addition of one (1) latex plotter to the FY 2020-21 Fixed Asset list.
FUNDING: California Department of Public Health COVID-19 supplemental grant funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Division has received a supplemental funding allocation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. The division has requested and received approval from CDPH to utilize a portion of the funding to purchase a wide format printer to produce A-frame signs and informational posters that are professional and weather-resistant. The immediate use will be signage for COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic sites. The equipment will also be available for use for future Preparedness trainings, exercises, and future response activities.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could provide other priorities for utilizing the grant funding.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
05-12-20 - Legistar #20-0493 - The Board accepted the CDPH supplemental funding.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
HHSA, Public Health
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This recommendation is funded solely by federal funds dedicated specifically to COVID-19 response. It is anticipated that any future equipment maintenance costs will covered by regular CDPH grant funding.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Obtain Chair's signature on budget transfer and forward to Chief Administrative Office for processing.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Healthy Communities
CONTACT
Sue Hennike, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer