Title
Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Health Services for Immunization Services Provided by Fire Department (Ordinance S-47075)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 147956 with the Arizona Department of Health Services to accept funds to immunize children and adults residing in the City of Phoenix. Authorization also is requested for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all related funds.
Report
Summary
The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Arizona Immunization Program Office strives to meet national immunization goals outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. AZDHS has revised the IGA to increase the following on an as-needed basis through June 30, 2021: capacity for data entry, reminder recall activities, and vaccine cold storage capacity at an allocation not to exceed $10,000.00 and supplemental adult flu vaccination activities at an allocation not to exceed $10,000.00.
Efforts to increase flu vaccinations within the county, especially for high-risk adults, are intended to lessen flu hospitalization rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contract Term
The four years and six months contract term will end on June 30, 2022.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on June 6, 2018.
Financial Impact
The Fire Department will be reimbursed at various rates by AZDHS. The aggregate reimbursement over the life the contract will depend on the number of immunization clinics hosted.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Jeff Barton and the Fire Department.