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Second Amendment and Renewal with Operation, PAR Inc., for the Community Vaccine Ambassador Grant Project.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Second Amendment and Renewal with Operation PAR, Inc., (Operation PAR) for the Community Vaccine Ambassador Grant Project (Vaccine Project).
• Supported by a grant from the National Healthcare for the Homeless Council (NHCHC), Human Services has partnered with Operation PAR and the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas (DOH) to expand outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness and individuals with substance use disorders to increase education on the COVID-19 vaccine. The project also funds staff from the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas (DOH) to administer vaccines.
• This Amendment and Renewal provides for continuation of the program from January 1, 2023, through July 31, 2023, with funding in the amount of $28,436.00 for Operation PAR, following a grant term extension and funding increase from NHCHC on January 12, 2023.
• The County Administrator previously approved the original Agreement with Operation PAR on February 7, 2022, and the Director of Administrative Services approved the First Amendment for a no-cost extension on September 17, 2022.
• The Amendment and Renewal provides funding for Operation PAR in an amount not to exceed $28,436.00 for the period of January 1, 2023, through July 31, 2023.Funding is derived from the NHCHC Vaccine Ambassador Project grant. No matching funds are required.
• This additional appropriation to support related grant activities in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) was not included in the FY23 Proposed Budget. A budget amendment will be brought forward separately if needed.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
The NCHCH extended the term of the Vaccine Project grant award and awarded additional funding in the amount of $107,836.00 to Pinellas County on January 12, 2023. This Amendment and Renewal with Operation PAR will renew the agreement through July 31, 2023 and provide funding in the amount of $28,436.00 for the renewal term. Operation PAR provides a peer specialist to perform outreach and engagement services to enable individuals experiencing homelessness and/or substance use disorders to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. As a program partner, DOH has provided a Community Health Nurse to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Background/Explanation:
The Vaccine Project aims to improve COVID-19 immunizations by implementing vaccine ambassadors (community health workers and peer navigators) to reach marginalized populations that are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Strategies include participating in trainings and person-centered care to assess systemic barriers to COVID-19 vaccine to build vaccine confidence.
Fiscal Impact:
The Amendment and Renewal provides funding for Operation PAR in an amount not to exceed $28,436.00 for the period of January 1, 2023, through July 31, 2023.Funding is derived from the NHCHC Vaccine Ambassador Project grant. No matching funds are required.
This additional appropriation to support related grant activities in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) was not included in the FY23 Proposed Budget. A budget amendment will be brought forward separately if needed.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Memorandum of Understanding is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1) and 2-62 (a)(4).
Staff Member Responsible:
Karen Yatchum, Director, Human Services
Partners:
NHCHC
Operation PAR
DOH
Pinellas County Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board
Attachments:
Operation PAR Amendment