The resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $1,123,180 grant from the California Department of Health for a program aimed at developing the Disease Intervention Specialist workforce from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to make necessary amendments to the grant agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,123,180 from the California Department of Health for participation in a program, entitled “Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Workforce Development Grant,” for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; approving the Grant Agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and to authorize the Director of Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a grant awarded by the California Department of Public Health to the San Francisco Department of Public Health for workforce development in disease intervention.
The California Department of Public Health announced the intent to award the Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) Workforce Development Grant to local health jurisdictions, including San Francisco, to support disease intervention efforts.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health received the official award letter for the DIS Workforce Development Grant, confirming funding of $1,123,180 for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
The Department of Public Health submitted the grant documents to the Controller's Office for review following the receipt of the grant award.
The Controller's Office forwarded the grant packet to the Mayor's Office for introduction to the Board of Supervisors.
The Mayor's Office introduced the resolution to the Board of Supervisors to retroactively accept and expend the grant funds.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for adoption by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend the grant.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
