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Board hears briefing on new state grant conditions for CCHD and City of Great Falls funding response
Summary
Cascade County Board of Health reviewed new MT DPHHS master contract grant conditions affecting the Cascade County Health Department and discussed the City of Great Falls’ response to a request to increase its contribution to the department; no formal funding action was taken.
The Cascade County Board of Health reviewed changes to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (MT DPHHS) master contract that include new grant conditions for the Cascade County Health Department (CCHD), board members said during the April 1 meeting.
Trista Besich, speaking for CCHD staff, presented background on the revised contract conditions and what they could mean for department operations and grant administration. Chairman Joe Briggs and other board members asked for clarification about implications for local service delivery and funding flows, and staff outlined areas needing further review.
Separately, the board discussed the City of Great Falls’ written response to the board’s earlier request that the city increase its contribution to the health department. Chairman Briggs summarized the item for the board and members deliberated about potential next steps and coordination with city officials. No motion or vote on funding changes was recorded in the minutes.
Votes at a glance: The board took one procedural vote during the meeting — approval of the March 4, 2026 minutes — which passed unanimously.
The board requested further review and information from staff; the minutes show no formal decision to change contracts or local contributions during this session.
