AGENDA DATE: 11/20/2019
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Fiscal Year 2020 County of Albemarle and State Health Department Local Government Agreement
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Approve FY 20 Agreement with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for the provision of public health services through the Thomas Jefferson Health District (TJHD)
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson; Letteri; Kamptner; Herrick; Allshouse, S.; Harris, J.; McCollam
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Virginia Code ? 32.1-31 allows local governing bodies to enter into contracts with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for the operation of local health departments. It also requires that these contracts specify the services to be provided in addition to those required by law and contain such other provisions as the VDH and the governing body may agree on. The County's contract specifies both the scope and costs for the services to be provided locally.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's ability to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: The Thomas Jefferson Health District (TJHD), in cooperation with the VDH, is the primary provider of public health services and programs for Albemarle County and surrounding localities. TJHD offers specific health programs targeted at preventing and controlling infectious diseases, as well as initiatives aimed at improving the health of low-income women, children and infants. In addition, TJHD provides an inspection and monitoring program to ensure the safety of food and private well/septic systems. These services are funded cooperatively by the State, County, and other neighboring jurisdictions. Non-local funding for these TJHD programs is provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia, grants, and income from local fees charged to individual clients. The localities served by TJHD provide matching local funds...
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