Vote — approved

Thomas Galvin	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko, Steve Gallardo

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77. NOTICE OF AWARD AND AGREEMENT WITH VITALYST HEALTH FOUNDATION Approve a Notice of Grant Award and agreement between Vitalyst Health Foundation (Vitalyst) (Grantor) and Maricopa County by and through its Department of Public Health (MCDPH) (Grantee) to provide funding for the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The funding is in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 from the effective date through June 30, 2026. The Department of Public Health’s FY25 indirect rate for the Fee Fund is 14.77%, indirect costs are estimated at $3,217.30 and are fully recoverable. This award was non-competitive and is the first time MCDPH has received a grant from Vitalyst for the CHNA. It is unknown if it will be awarded again. Cash and/or in-kind match is not applicable nor are ongoing cash contributions required should they cease to be provided to the program. The CHNA is a mandated function of MCDPH. This contract will provide funds to support MCDPH’s Community Health Needs Assessment aimed to identify the unmet need for health services in the service area and/or proposed service area based on the population served. Vitalyst has a mission to connect, support, and inform efforts to improve individuals and communities in Arizona. Vitalyst has a mission to connect, support, and inform efforts to improve individuals and communities in Arizona. One goal of Vitalyst is to prioritize community health and well-being through informed decision-makers. In alignment, the MCDPH has a mission to increase the quality of life for residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. (C-86-25-062-X-00)