AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2014-153R approving a funding contract between the City of San Marcos and the Texas Department of State Health Services providing funding for the City's Women, Infants, and Children ("WIC") Program; authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract on behalf of the City; and providing an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: November 5, 2014
Department: Community Services - WIC Program
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
Account Name: N/A
CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Community Wellness / Encourage the Middle Class
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual operating contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services for the City to provide Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program services. The City of San Marcos receives 100% reimbursement, as well as City cost allocation for support services, from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Services are provided in Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, and Comal Counties under this contract. The WIC Program provides services to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and infants and children up to the age of five. Services include nutritional assessment, education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other health and community services.