Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health has been awarded additional grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the STD Control grant program in the amount of $30,000.00. The Ohio Department of Health has requested carryover funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the STD Control Program, resulting in a redistribution of funds to subgrantees that have special funding needs identified by the program. The purpose of this legislation is to accept and appropriate these additional funds for the STD Control Program for the period ending December 31, 2013.
The STD Control program enables Columbus Public Health to identify and prevent sexually transmitted diseases through gonorrhea culture screening, syphilis elimination, gonococcal isolate surveillance, and partner services. Additionally, Columbus Public Health assures the quality of medical and laboratory services, surveillance, partner services, and data management. All activities are conducted with special emphasis on populations at high risk such as correction facilities, organizations focusing on adolescents, and managed care settings.
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 STD Control Program is entirely funded by the Ohio Department of Health. This program does not generate revenue nor require a City match.
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept supplemental grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the STD Control Grant in the amount of $30,000.00; to authorize the appropriation of $30,000.00 from the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
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WHEREAS, $30,000.00 in additional grant funds have been made available through the Ohio Department of Health for the STD Control grant program...
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