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Amd 1 to Agmt A2311580 with the Federal Health Resources Services Administration for expanding COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless program, 12/01/22-12/31/23, $27,500 (recv), supp appr $109,269
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to Agreement A2311580 with the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for expanding COVID-19 Vaccinations (ECV) for the Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program from December 1, 2022, through December 31,2023 with the receivable amount of $27,500 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a supplemental appropriation be made to increase the Public Health's 2023 adopted budget by $109,269; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Through Resolution 23-0069, the county has previously accepted $81,769 from the HRSA Health Center Program. Heath Care for the Homeless (HCH) has now been awarded additional funds with an extended funding period to expand COVID-19 vaccination levels and increase vaccine rates in the homeless population. These funds will support HCH personnel to:
* Provide outreach, education, and distribute educational materials through formal and informal connections with providers to share information and address vaccination related questions.
* Administer vaccinations at HCH service sites.
These funds will also allow for budget relief for personnel to support the vaccination, outreach, and educational activities with community partners.
This action supports the county's disparity reduction ef...
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