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Amending the 2026 Public Health Budget to Accept Additional Funds from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) for the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (2026 BOH RES-044)
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WHEREAS, the Dane County Board and Common Council previously approved a resolution (County File #2023 RES-332 / City File #81368) authorizing Public Health Madison & Dane County ("Public Health") to accept Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems ("PHI") funding, administered through the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services ("DHS"), in the amount of $1,237,990 for the period December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, Public Health received an additional award of $169,218.00 from DHS, increasing the total amount to $1,407,208.00; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the PH Infrastructure Grant is to support core infrastructure improvements in local health departments through investments in public health workforce development, data modernization, and foundational public health capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the additional funding will support the continuation of two existing project positions (#3332, and #3346) through November 30, 2027, consistent with the activities and strategy areas authorized in the original resolution; and
WHEREAS, the grant award was not included in the adopted 2026 Public Health Budget because notice of the additional funding was received after budget development and approval, and the grant period extends beyond a single fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Public Health seeks authorization to accept and expend the additional grant funds and execute any agreements or related documents necessary to administer the award;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Health for Madison and Dane County, on behalf of Public Health Madison & Dane County, authorizes the acceptance of additional funding from DHS in the amount of $169,218 for the Public Hea...
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