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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify and submit a grant application to the Alzheimer’s Association for the 2026 Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Strategists Program Grant, in the total amount of up to $50,000.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from January 01,2026 through September 30, 2026; 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 Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HBI Road Map Strategists Program Grant.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.4: Expand specialized care and services to address the needs of aging populations.
• Goal 7.3: Prevent and reduce chronic disease and promote early detection.
• Policy 7.3.2: Support public health programs that address risk factors for cognitive decline and chronic illness.
• Goal 7.4: Foster a culture of health through education and public health initiatives.
• Policy 7.4.3: Support research and education programs that enhance public awareness of mental and brain health.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships.
• Policy 7.5.4: Collaborate with state and federal partners to enhance local health planning and response capacity.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by advancing community-level strategies to promote brain health and reduce the burden of dementia. The Healthy Brain Initiative strengthens the City’s ability to assess local needs, educate staff, and guide implementation of evidence-based interventions focused on cognitive health. By addressing social and structural determinants of health and building local expertise in Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention, the initiative supports the Plan’s goals of expanding preventive care, fostering public health education, and enhancing interagency collaboration for long-term community wellness.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department wishes to apply for this funding opportunity by the Alzheimer’s Association for the 2026 Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map Strategists Program to advance population health approaches related to dementia. Through this grant the City of Laredo Public Health Department will build internal capacity and subject matter expertise on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia from a life-course perspective, including understanding related social and structural determinants of health and assess local needs and strengths related to dementia, as well as educate public health staff and provide local leadership in prioritizing, implementing, and coordinating actions from the HBI State and Local Road Map for Public Health.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approve the Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: N/A
Source of Funds: Alzheimer’s Association
Account #: N/A
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds will be appropriated once awarded.