ORDINANCE NO. 250224
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Sponsor: Director of Health Department
Accepting and approving a one-year $419,678.00 contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for a comprehensive Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce program; estimating and appropriating revenue in the amount of $419,678.00; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
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WHEREAS, STD's/STI's remain a substantial health challenge facing both Kansas City and the United States as a whole as reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis continue to increase each year during the last five to six year period; and
WHEREAS, these infections remain common, costly and challenge the health and wellness of millions of people across the United States. Congenital syphilis (transmitted from mother to newborn) has significantly increased nationwide since 2015, while Kansas City, Missouri reported 2 cases in 2019, 7 cases in 2020 and 9 cases in 2022 and 2023; and
WHERAS, early detection and treatment can help prevent future infections and improve health outcomes for affected members of the community; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That a contract between the City of Kansas City, Missouri, acting through its Director of Health, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, whereby the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will provide funding for a Comprehensive Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Program throughout the Kansas City, Missouri area for the period beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $419,678.00, is hereby accepted and approved. A copy of the contract, in substantial form, is on file with the Director of Health.
Section 2. That revenue in the following account of the Health Grants Fund is hereby estimated in the following amount:
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