Subject:
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Contract with the State of Florida Department of Health for operation of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.
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Recommended Action:
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Approve and execute the contract with State of Florida Department of Health for the fiscal year 2019 (FY19) operation of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas (DOH) and delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute administrative amendments to the contract.
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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
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
This Contract provides the direct ad valorem support to the State of Florida Department of Health for the operation of DOH locally, pursuant to Chapter 154 Florida Statutes, which states that the intent of the Legislature is to “promote, protect, maintain and improve the health and safety of all citizens and visitors of the State through a system of coordinated county health departments.” County health departments satisfy legislative intent through promotion of the public’s health, as well as the control and eradication of preventable diseases and the provision of primary health care for special populations. Services maintained by DOH include environmental health services, communicable disease control services and primary care services.
DOH relies upon state and local sources of funding as follows:
State Appropriated Support $19,677,313.00
Direct County Ad Valorem Support $6,474,500.00
Background Information:
This is an annual contract to support DOH with the funds generated by a dedicated millage rate levied countywide. The State periodically requests amendments to the contract based on state and federal funding adjustments. Since these adjustments do not change the scope or incur any additional costs for the County, request approval of the delegation of authority to the County Administrator to execute administrative amendments.
During the first three quarters of FY18 (Oct.-Jun.), DOH provided services to 60,937 clients. Communicable disease services were provided to 30,220 clients; environmental health services were provided to 3,300 clients; and primary care services, including disease prevention, tobacco intervention, Healthy Start, School Health and other programs, were provided to 27,417 clients. This does not include Pinellas County Health Program clients.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds in an amount not to exceed $6,474,500.00 have been included in the DOH budget within the FY19 Tentative Budget. This agreement recognizes lapse funds resulting from delayed implementation of the school nurse program during FY18. These funds are generated by a dedicated millage rate of 0.0835 mills levied countywide.
Staff Member Responsible:
Daisy Rodriguez, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Florida Department of Health (DOH)
Attachments:
FY19 Agreement