SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Community Level Innovations for Improving Health Outcomes in the estimated amount of $500,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 with up to three, one-year renewals through July 31, 2028, for a total grant award of up to $2,000,000.00, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Community Level Innovations for Improving Health Outcomes Grant - Public Health Department Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
City of Laredo Public Health Department wishes to apply for the funding opportunity by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be considered for funding through the Community Level Innovations for Improving Health Outcomes grant. Through this award, Laredo Public Health Department will be able to provide advancement of effective and sustainable approaches for improving health outcomes by collaborating on projects that include community networks prepared to strengthen community support services, provide health resources, and help connect individuals to preventive services.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Grant will be appropriated once awarded.