The City Council is being asked to accept up to $411,056 in grant funding from the Texas Department of State Health Services for three programs covering maternal and child health, asthma control, and general public health support. The funds would cover the period from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The action also approves the related budgets, staffing, and signing of Memoranda of Agreement (formal written agreements between the city and the state).
Up to $411,056 would be accepted from the Texas Department of State Health Services across three grants, with funds going to the City of San Antonio's Health Department.
The item is brought forward by Justina Tate, Interim Assistant City Manager, and Claude A. Jacob, Director of the Health Department. The grants would support city public health programs focused on maternal and child health and asthma control; the agenda does not specify the number of residents served.
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Ordinance approving a) the acceptance of funds upon award in an amount up to $411,056 for three grants from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for maternal and child health, asthma control, and public health support, for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027; b) approving budgets and associated staffing; and c) the execution of Memoranda of Agreement.
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