Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Public health lays out FY26 budget; overdose grant adds $160,000 in annual revenue
Summary
Black Hawk County Public Health presented a proposed FY26 operating budget of $6.57 million, with a $4.05 million property tax ask, planned vehicle replacements and a new five‑year staffing and software approach; staff noted some state grants are ending while a federal 'overdose data to action' grant adds $160,000 annually.
Rick (last name not specified), presenting for Black Hawk County Public Health, told the Board of Supervisors that the department’s proposed FY26 budget totals $6,568,164, an increase of 4.89% from the amended FY25 budget. Public Health projects $2,513,796 in revenue and a property‑tax ask of $4,054,961, a 5.35% increase compared with FY25.
The department highlighted several revenue changes: several grant programs are ending or winding down (including a physical activity access project and certain Iowa Department of Health and Human Services disease surveillance and partner services funds for sexually transmitted infection work), while the department has secured a new federal “Overdose Data to Action” award that provides $160,000 per year for five years. Staff said the overdose grant supports a program coordinator and includes required subcontracts for peer-recovery services.
Caitlin (last name not specified), and other public health staff (Todd Burkhart, deputy director; Todd Persons,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
