Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer Charity Care funds in the amount of $23,845 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Strengthening Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and extend the positions to September 29, 2027. | Community Exchange
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer Charity Care funds in the amount of $23,845 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Strengthening Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and extend the positions to September 29, 2027.
Harris County seeks to temporarily shift $23,845 in Charity Care funds to support three grant positions for a federal lead poisoning prevention grant.
Harris County Public Health Services is asking the Commissioners Court to temporarily move $23,845 in Charity Care funds to pay for three grant staff positions. The funding would cover costs while the county waits to receive a federal lead poisoning prevention grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The positions would be extended through September 29, 2027.
Harris County wants to temporarily use Charity Care funds to keep three staff positions running while waiting on a federal lead poisoning prevention grant. Neighbors may care because it affects how public health funds are used.