Agenda 09/23/2025 Item #16C 2 (Execute the fiscal year 2025-2026 core contract with the State of Florida Department of Health)9/23/2025
Item # 16.C.2
ID# 2025-2784
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute the fiscal year 2025-2026 core contract with the State of
Florida Department of Health for the operation of the Florida Department of Health in Collier County in the amount of
$1,120,900.
OBJECTIVE: The public purpose is to support access to health, wellness, and human services. This action is to
approve the FY25-26 DOH-Collier annual core contract.
CONSIDERATIONS: Each year, in accordance with Section 154, F.S., the County enters into a core contract with the
State of Florida Department of Health to provide funds and facilities for the provision of public health services. The
attached represents the fiscal year 2025-2026 contract, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
The contract identifies the services that will be provided as well as the estimated cost shared between the State and the
County. The total amount of funding to be provided directly to the DOH-Collier under the contract is $1,120,900. The
County also provides $389,700 for Health Department facility operating expenses and motor pool recovery, including
insurance.
The item is consistent with Collier County’s strategic focus areas by advancing responsible governance, optimizing
infrastructure planning, and strengthening community development. It reinforces key strategic objectives through
collaborative efforts to plan public infrastructure and human services, ensuring efficient resource utilization, enhanced
transparency, and cross-departmental alignment in meeting residents’ needs. These efforts emphasize long-term
sustainability and expand community access to health, wellness, and human services. County Health Departments are
unique government entities, established and maintained jointly by the Counties and the State. Chapter 154, Florida
Statute (County Health Departments) - 154.001 System of coordinated county health department services; Section
20.43, Florida Statute (Department Structure) - 20.43 Department of Health; Chapter 380, Florida Statute (Public
Health) - 381.0011. Duties and powers of the Department of Health; Chapter 402 Health and Human Services:
Miscellaneous Provisions - Section 402.33, Florida Statute (Fees).
FISCAL IMPACT: The County General Fund (0001) budget provides for the base County Health Department contract
of $1,120,900 as well as $389,700 to provide for Health Department facility operating expenses and motor pool
recovery, including insurance.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Plan impact associated with this item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. —SRT
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve and authorize the Chair to execute the fiscal year 2025-2026 core contract with
the State of Florida Department of Health for the operation of the Florida Department of Health in Collier County in the
amount of $1,120,900.
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Gomez, Assistant County Health Department Director, Florida Department of Health in
Collier County
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2025-2026 Contract between DOH-Collier County CAO
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