Ord 63-2023 Apprn to Special Revenue Fund for the Federal Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program 11/07/2023 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
November 07, 2023
ITEM/SUBJECT: Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for
the Federal Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program in the
amount of $16,052; received from the Department of State Health
Services; authorizing the City Manager to execute contract accepting
same.
INITIATING DEPT: Health
STRATEGIC GOAL: Efficiently Deliver City Services
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Practice Effective Governance
COMMENTARY: The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is amending the
current Federal Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control Program contract to add
$16,052 of funding for Fiscal Year 2024. There continues to be a required match of 20%
or $3,210, which makes the entire contract amount $19,262. The match requirement is
met by in-kind services from the City of Wichita Falls. A portion of TB Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA) position is covered by this grant; the primary job duties of the CMA are
to conduct contact investigations, coordinate and document care of TB patients, and
provide education to the public regarding TB prevention and control. The contract period
for this grant is September 01 , 2023 to August 31 , 2024.
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
® Director of Health
ASSOCIATED INFORMATION: Ordinance
® Budget Office Review
® City Attorney Review
® City Manager Approval
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.B
Ordinance No. 63-2023
Ordinance making an appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for
the Federal Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program in the
amount of $16,052; received from the Department of State Health
Services; authorizing the City Manager to execute contract accepting
same
WHEREAS, the Health District and the Department of State Health Services desire
to enter into a contract for continued Tuberculosis prevention and control; and
WHEREAS, approval of these funds could not have been anticipated prior to the
adoption of the 2023 - 2024 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
There is hereby appropriated in the Special Revenue Fund $16,052 for the
Tuberculosis Program, and the City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract with
the Department of State Health Services for the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public
Health District.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of November, 2023.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.B