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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the execution of a continuation contract from Every Body Texas, Title X - Part A Project Grant in the amount of $12,882.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - WHFPT Title X - Part A Project 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 7.1.1: Expand access to preventive healthcare services, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Policy 7.1.3: Promote preventive care and early detection services to improve community health outcomes.
• Goal 7.3: Promote healthy families and improve maternal and women’s health outcomes.
• Policy 7.3.1: Support access to comprehensive women’s health, family planning, and reproductive health services.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting continued access to comprehensive family planning and preventive women’s health services. The Title X program provides counseling, health education, wellness exams, breast and cervical cancer screening, contraceptive services, prenatal and postpartum care, and necessary laboratory and diagnostic services. These efforts promote early detection and prevention, reduce barriers to essential healthcare, and strengthen access to coordinated women’s health services for eligible residents in the community.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On May 19, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-131.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department continues to contract with Every Body Texas for the continuation of the Title X Family Planning and Women’s Health Program. Through this agreement, the health department is able to provide family planning and women’s preventive wellness services to include counseling and health education, women’s health wellness and preventive health care services (breast exams, mammographs, pap smears, annual check-ups), birth control, prenatal, post-partum and intrapartum care, laboratory and diagnostic services needed for quality women’s health care in accordance to Title X screening and eligibility guidelines.
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?: Y
Source of Funds: WHFPT Title X - Part A Project Grant
Account #: 226-6203
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/a
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-321-6304 and the expenditure division is 226-6203 with Project Number HEWH12.