Title
Approving a Participating Agency Agreement between the Capital Area of Texas Regional Advisory Council (“CATRAC”) and the City of Pflugerville for participation in the U. S. Health and Human Services, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (“ASPR”), Hospital / Healthcare Preparedness Program (“HPP”), and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Summary
CATRAC, as the Performing Agency (defined by Texas Department of State Health Services “DSHS”), has been awarded funds for the Hospital / Healthcare Preparedness Program on behalf of trauma service areas (TSA) L, M, N, and O (of which Travis and Williamson Counties are included in TSA O).
CATRAC, in accordance with DSHS contractual requirements, shall be responsible for all planning, implementation, and fiduciary activities; including, but not limited to the implementation of critical benchmarks, planning, coordination with regional response partners, execution of the HPP work plan, distribution and expenditure of HPP funding, equipment, and supplies within TSA L, M, N, and O. CATRAC staff will provide support for the region’s planning and decision-making processes. CATRAC will work with all applicable regional planning and response partners to fulfill HPP work plan.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on September 13, 2022.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure __ N/A _X_
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _X_
Amount: _N/A_______
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: July 20, 2022
Supporting documents attached:
CATRAC Participating Agency Agreement ASPR Hospital / Healthcare Preparedness Program.
Recommended Action
Approve a Participating Agency Agreement between the CATRAC and the City of Pflugerville for participation in the ASPR’s Hospital / Healthcare Preparedness Program and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.