This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $648,354 grant from the CDC for HIV prevention and surveillance programs, bringing the total funding to $5,701,459 for the period from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It was passed retroactively to ensure the department can effectively implement the program.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments,” in the amount of $648,354 for a total amount of $5,701,459 for the period of August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the Department of Public Health's need to accept and expend a grant from the CDC for HIV prevention and surveillance programs.
DPH submitted an application for the High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs grant to the CDC by the due date of April 29, 2024.
DPH received notice of a grant increase of $648,354 from the CDC, raising the total grant amount to $5,701,459 for the period of August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
The grant period for the High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs commenced on August 1, 2024.
DPH submitted a request to the Board of Supervisors for retroactive approval to accept and expend the grant funds, citing the need for immediate funding to support ongoing programs.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution to retroactively authorize DPH to accept and expend the grant funds.
Mayor London Breed approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for DPH to utilize the grant funds.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
