REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 10, 2026
FROM
JANKI PATEL, Acting Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Public Health for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 23-1112 (State Agreement No. 23-10275 A1) with the California Department of Public Health for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program funding, extending the agreement period by three months, for a total agreement period of July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, with no change to the total agreement amount of $4,564,014.
(Presenter: Janki Patel, Acting Director, 387-9146)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Funding from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) does not require a local match. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Public Health's (DPH) 2025-26 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Lead poisoning is a significant environmental health problem for children in California. Medical evidence indicates that neurological damage can occur at very low levels of lead exposure, resulting in learning impairments which have substantial medical and societal impacts. Since 1991, CDPH has allocated funds to local health jurisdictions to provide community outreach, education, and mitigation services related to lead poisoning prevention.
On March 14, 2023, the County Administrative Office approved and authorized the submission of an application f...
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