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Public-health grant amendment reduces county emergency-preparedness funding to 75% for now
Summary
Montezuma County public-health staff said the county’s emergency preparedness and response (EPIR) contract with CDPHE has been amended to fund 75% of the previous scope for the current year (maximum $40,589), with the state indicating it may provide the remaining 25% later but not guaranteeing it.
Montezuma County public-health officials told commissioners that an amendment to the county’s emergency preparedness and response (EPIR) contract with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reduces the current-year funding level to 75% of the historical budget.
Public-health staff said the amended contract’s maximum funding for the county is $40,589 for the year and that CDPHE staff have indicated they believe the remaining 25% may be provided later but cannot guarantee it. As a result, the EPIR scope of work is being revised to match the 75% funding level and deliverables will be prioritized to tasks within the county’s capacity.
County staff said the overarching contract period runs July 1 through June 30 and that an earlier contract amendment covered July; the current amendment begins Aug. 1. Staff said they are advocating with state officials for the remaining funds and will proceed with a corrected scope that fits the confirmed 75% funding.
Commissioners discussed the DocuSign approval process for the contract and staff said the signature packet will be routed for approval after the board takes the formal action at its next meeting.
