SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify and enter into a continuation contract with Valley AIDS Council for the HIV Ryan White Part D Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY) Program grant, in the amount of $26,880.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term from August 01, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - HIV Ryan White Part D 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 7.1.2: Ensure affordability of health services for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations.
• Policy 7.1.4: Expand access to specialized care and services for vulnerable groups.
• Goal 7.3: Improve maternal, child, and family health outcomes.
• Policy 7.3.2: Support programs that provide preventive and treatment services for women, children, and families affected by chronic or infectious diseases.
Summary of alignment: The resolution supports the Viva Laredo Plan by ensuring continuity of comprehensive care and support services for women, infants, children, and youth (WICY) affected by HIV/AIDS. Through collaboration with regional partners, the program expands access to specialized medical, dental, and supportive care for underserved populations across Webb, Jim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata Counties. This directly addresses the Plan’s goals of improving healthcare access, reducing disparities, and strengthening maternal and child health outcomes. The continuation of the Ryan White Part D program ensures equitable access to critical HIV prevention, treatment, and case management services for vulnerable families, aligning with the City’s commitment to holistic public health and wellness.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On October 28, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-316.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services, South Texas Development Council, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio and the Valley AIDS Council continue to collaborate and contract with the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the HIV Ryan White Part D HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care Services to plan, develop and deliver comprehensive outpatient medical, dental, healthcare, prevention, case management, and support services to meet the identified needs of women, children and families with AIDS or HIV disease in the Health Service Delivery Area of Jim Hogg, Starr, Zapata, and Webb Counties.
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
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: HIV Ryan White Part D WICY Grant
Account #: 226-6505
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-327-9031 and the expenditure division 226-6505 with Project Number HEVA11.