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BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This ordinance is needed to accept and appropriate $3,500,000.00 in grant money to fund the HIV Care Program Part A grant program, for the period March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014.
The HIV Care Part A grant’s purpose is to improve access to medical care for persons living with HIV or AIDS living in Central Ohio. The goal is that each client will achieve viral suppression, which improves their quality of life and reduces the risk of spreading the infection. This grant will enhance medical services both somatic and behavioral health. It will pay for HIV related doctor’s visits, mental health services, substance abuse services, and some oral health care. It also will strengthen the case management and linkage to care (or patient navigation) elements. Columbus is eligible for HIV Care Part A, because it has been severely affected by the HIV epidemic. This means that there were at least 1,000, but fewer than 2,000 cases of AIDS reported and confirmed during the most recent period of 5 calendar years.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT: The HIV Care Part A Grant Program is entirely funded by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and does not generate revenue or require a City match.
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $3,500,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $3,500,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,500,000.00)
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WHEREAS, $3,500,000.00 in grant funds have been made available through the U.S. Department...
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