Item 9D

TABLED – The Governor and Council on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor Kenney – no, Councilor Warmington – yes, Councilor Stevens – yes, Councilor Gatsas – no, and Councilor Wheeler – no, failed to authorize this item. Then, the Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Warmington, seconded by Councilor Stevens, voted to reconsider, with Councilors Kenney and Wheeler voting no. Following discussion, the Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Warmington, seconded by Councilor Stevens, and with Councilors Kenney and Wheeler voting no, voted to table the request of the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $22,495,752 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to fund the Immunization Program as mandated by the American Rescue Plan. (2)Further authorize to create 12 new positions for Immunization purposes. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 17, 2021.