SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Department of State Health Services, for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program Grant, in the amount of $225,609.00, with an in-kind match of $45,122.00 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 7, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-91.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services continues to contract with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo. The Tuberculosis Elimination Program provides services for tuberculosis prevention and control consistent with the policies of the American Thoracic Society and Centers for Disease Control Joint Statements for tuberculosis prevention and control. These services include management of TB cases, suspects, and contacts with emphasis on provision of directly observed therapy, management of patients on treatment of latent TB infection, surveillance to identify unreported individuals, infection control procedures, targeted testing of high-risk groups, professional education and training for new TB staff and continuing education for current staff, and quality assurance.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.2: Prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases in the community.
• Policy 7.2.1: Strengthen disease surveillance, investigation, and response activities to protect public health.
• Policy 7.2.3: Support prevention, testing, treatment, and case management programs for infectious diseases.
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to preventive healthcare services for underserved and high-risk populations.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and operations.
• Policy 7.5.1: Ensure public health programs maintain the resources and capacity necessary to address community health priorities.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting comprehensive tuberculosis prevention, treatment, surveillance, and case management services for residents of Laredo. The Tuberculosis Elimination Program promotes early detection, directly observed therapy, targeted testing of high-risk populations, infection control, and ongoing public health surveillance to reduce the spread of tuberculosis and protect community health. These efforts strengthen the City’s communicable disease prevention infrastructure, improve access to essential public health services, and enhance the Public Health Department’s capacity to respond to infectious disease threats.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Grant
Account #: 226-6005
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-323-4042 and the expenditure division is 226-6005 with Project Number HETE19.