Hamilton County accepts multiple health grants, including HRSA award for homeless health center
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Summary
The commission approved four health‑and‑human‑services resolutions: STI prevention contract amendment ($711,103.17), a $300,000 adolescent prevention award, an $8.65M HRSA grant to support homeless health care services, and a $92,983 maintenance appropriation for a county health facility.
Hamilton County commissioners on Feb. 18 approved multiple health‑and‑human‑services resolutions that accept state and federal grants and amend the county health department budget.
Resolutions included: an amended contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for sexually transmitted infection education, prevention and control services totaling $711,103.17 and extending through Dec. 31, 2027 (226‑22); authorization to accept $300,000 for a prevention‑of‑adolescents resources knowledge program for 7/1/2026–6/30/2029 (226‑23); acceptance of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant totaling $8,653,996 to provide health care services at the homeless health care center and a related FY2026 increase of $2,163,499 for a one‑year period (226‑24); and a $92,983 general fund amendment to cover maintenance needs, including HVAC work, at the East 3rd Street health department facility (226‑25).
Commissioners noted the first three are grant‑funded and praised staff for securing resources; the maintenance item was described as necessary facility work. The resolutions were bundled and approved on roll call. Commissioners did not detail specific funding sources for the HRSA award’s local match (if any) during the public discussion, but staff indicated the $2,163,499 increase is for FY2026 revenue and expenditures tied to the HRSA award period.