STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: May 14, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Community Care and Empowerment
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) acceptance of a five-year-contract from Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program (Contract No. HHS001503400005 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Nos. 10.557 and 10.561) in an amount of $140,536,168.00 for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount of $140,536,168.00 in the FY26-FY30 WIC Program-Women, Infants, and Children Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $140,536,168.00 in the FY26-FY30 WIC Program-Women, Infants, and Children Fund; and (4) execution of a five-year contract with HHSC and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $140,536,168.00 - Financing: FY26-FY30 WIC Program-Women, Infants, and Children Fund
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BACKGROUND
Since 1974, the City of Dallas has served as the local agency for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC service delivery in Dallas County via contractual agreement through the HHSC (formerly Texas Department of State Health Services). There is a need for WIC services funded through the HHSC; and the WIC Program provides avenues to improve the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age five (5) who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community programs. Research data reflects how WIC improves infant feeding practices, reduction of healthcare costs, decreases infant death rates, improves school readiness, and increases high school graduation rates; and this contract authorizes the City of Dallas to serve as the local agency for the WIC program, continuing a role it has held since 1974 and provides funding for operation of the program. The total funding amount authorized in this contract represents a maximum allocation over the five-year contract period and annually HHSC will notify Dallas WIC Program of its funding award for the upcoming fiscal year. The annual award is based on a reimbursement rate in conjunction with forecasted participation. HHSC additionally may award additional funding during a fiscal year in addition to the annual allocation, but collectively these will not exceed the contract amount over the five-year contract period.
For each annual award from HHSC, the Office of Community Care and Empowerment will prepare an Administrative Action acknowledging the new award amount, performance period, and budget with assigned units and object codes. Each allocation aligns with the fiscal year ending on September 30 and should be reconciled and closed out as outline by the contract agreement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 23, 2020, the City Council authorized a five-year agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2025 in a total amount not to exceed $13, 601,737.00 by Resolution No. 20-1432.
The Workforce, Equity and Education Committee will be briefed by memorandum on May 12, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
FY26-FY30 WIC Program-Women, Infants, and Children Grant Fund |
$22,911,778.00 |
$24,744,720.00 |
$92,879,670.00 |