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Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, for a five-year term beginning on October 1, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $73,755,668. Funding: $73,755,668 is available from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. A City funding match is not required.
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Lead Department
Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $73,755,668 is available from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. A City funding match is not required.
Prior Council Action:
March 23, 2023 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20230323-049, which approved the acceptance of additional WIC grant funds and 3.0 full-time equivalent grant positions on consent without objection.
July 29, 2021 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20210729-061, which approved the acceptance of additional WIC grant funds and 3.0 full-time equivalent grant positions on consent on Council Member Ellis's motion, Council Member Kitchen's second on an 11-0 vote.
April 8, 2021 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20210408-015, which approved the acceptance of additional WIC grant funds on consent on Council Member Kitchen's motion, Council Member Alter's second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Renteria was off the dais.
August 8, 2019 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20190808-038 which approved the acceptance of $269,675 on consent on Council Member Alter's motion and Council Member Renteria's second on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5010; Donna Sundstrom, Assistant Director 512-972-5038; Jessica Gonzalez, Public Health Division Manager Women Infants and Children, 512-972-6847, Juanita Jackson, Business Process Consultanat, 512-972-6163.
Additional Backup Information:
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a preventative program that serves women and childre...
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