Description
Title: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20250813-005) to accept and appropriate $50,000 in grant funds from the Alzheimer's Association for the Healthy Brain Initiative grant. Funding: $50,000 is available from the Alzheimer’s Association. A City funding match is not required.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget for the Austin Public Health Department. This amendment would accept and allocate $50,000 in grant funds from the Alzheimer's Association specifically for the Healthy Brain Initiative, which runs from January 1, 2026, to September 29, 2026. The funding does not require any city match. This initiative aims to enhance dementia-related services in Austin, addressing a growing public health concern as the elderly population increases. Key components include workforce development through educational training and resource toolkits for city employees who interact with older adults. The goal is to improve communication and care for individuals with dementia and foster sustainable support tools that can be maintained beyond the grant period