County accepts state grant increase for health prevention and education program
Summary
Hamilton County approved an amendment to a Health Department contract with the Tennessee Department of Health: $323,900 in program funds plus an increase of $144,000 in expenditures and revenues through Jan. 31, 2029; staff said the state increased the grant amount rather than a surge in local cases.
The commission approved Resolution 9 26-11 authorizing the county mayor to sign an amended contract between the Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division (doing business as Hamilton County Health Department) and the Tennessee Department of Health. The amendment provides $323,900 for a prevention and education program and increases county expenditures and revenues by $144,000 for the period Feb. 1, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2029.
During brief questioning, Commissioner Jeter asked whether the increase reflected a rise in cases in Hamilton County; a health-department representative replied the state increased the grant amount and that the amendment extends the funding period rather than responding to local case trends. Commissioners voted by roll call to approve the amendment.
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