STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Emergency Management
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with UT Southwestern Medical Center to provide funding for the Dallas Fort Worth COVID-19 Community Prevalence Study - Not to exceed $500,000.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas will enter into an Interlocal Agreement with UT Southwestern Medical Center to provide funding for the Dallas Fort Worth COVID-19 Community Prevalence Study related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City will contribute $500,000.00 for the study and will pay UT Southwestern Medical Center directly.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 22, 2020, City Council authorized the acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to aid the COVID-19 response throughout the City by Resolution No. 20-0644.
On June 17, 2020, City Council was briefed on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funds to facilitate assistance to eligible communities and households economically impacted by COVID-19.
The Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Human and Social Recovery and Assistance was briefed on this item on October 29, 2020.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Fund |
$500,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |