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Contract Renewal - Public Assistance Program Administration
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis Joyner, Human Services Agency - Public Health, Director , 704-296-4801
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) September 19, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-655 - Contract Approved
2) July 17, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-440 - Contract Approved
BACKGROUND:
General Statute § 153A-149 (c) (30), authorizes Union County to provide for the public welfare through the maintenance and administration of public assistance programs. Union County may contract with and appropriate money to any person, association, or corporation, to carry out any public purpose that the County is authorized by law to engage in.
The Department of Public Health has utilized the contractual services of Community Health Services of Union County Inc. for providing healthcare access to our uninsured adult population since September 2022. Community Health Services of Union County Inc. has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and we are requesting to continue this service for an additional one year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated annual cost for this service is $150,000.00 and is budgeted accordingly for FY2025.