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Memorandum of Agreement Amendment with The Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County, d.b.a. Cabarrus Health Alliance and Union County, acting through its Public Health Department
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dennis Joyner, Human Services Agency, Public Health Director, 704-296-4801
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item and 2) approve budget amendment #9.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) May 16, 2022, Agenda Item # 22-309 - Board approved authorization of MOA with Cabarrus Health Alliance for same purpose as this agenda item and appropriation of $55,574.42 to the Public Health Division’s FY2023 budget.
2) August 14, 2023, Agenda Item # 23-475 - Board approved authorization of MOA with Cabarrus Health Alliance for same purpose as this agenda item and appropriation of $63,910.58.
BACKGROUND:
The state recently received American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), funds which allows for Region 4 local health departments to be fully (100%) reimbursed for the actual costs for special projects, hiring and/or training staff (full time, part time, supplement hours to increase FTE) and interns which align with this endeavor and support public health workforce development. The Purpose of this MOU is to document the efforts and collaboration of CHA and its local partners to carry out the objectives of the ARPA funding. Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) is the lead local health department in Region 4 administering these funds.
Funding for this initiative is available through May 2025.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Union County will receive up to $9,500 from the Cabarrus Health Alliance for staff development, training and education under this agreement. No County match is required.