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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 contract from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Healthy Texas Women (HTW) Project Grant in the amount of $302,880.00 per grant year for a total award amount of $1,514,400.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for a five (5) year term for the period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2030. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Healthy Texas Women (HTW) 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 residents.
• Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to quality health services in underserved neighborhoods.
• Goal 7.3: Improve women’s and maternal health outcomes.
• Policy 7.3.1: Promote preventive health services for women, including reproductive and wellness care.
• Policy 7.3.2: Increase access to affordable care for low-income women and families.
Summary of alignment: The resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by promoting preventive healthcare and expanding access to essential services for women aged 15 to 44 living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Through the HTW program, the City provides early detection, wellness care, and reproductive health services, reducing health disparities and improving long-term outcomes for women in underserved communities. This supports the plan’s commitment to equitable healthcare access, improved maternal health, and strengthened community wellness infrastructure.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On July 22, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-217
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department is continuing its contract with the Health and Human Services Commission for the continuation of the Healthy Texas Women (HTW) Project Grant. Through the Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program, the City of Laredo Public Health Department provides patient care, preventative health care services for women under the 200% Federal Poverty Level and between the ages of 15 to 44 years old to enhance health care access, early detection and prevention for women.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approve the Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Healthy Texas Women Project Grant
Account #: 226-0000-321-6310
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-321-6310 and the expenditure division is 226-6109 with Project Numbers HEHT11; HEHT12; HEHT13; HEHT14; HEHT15.