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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 Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, for the Laredo Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant through a No-Cost Extension with the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from July 31, 2026 through January 30, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Laredo Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On February 18, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-35.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Health and Human Services continues to contract with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to provide intensive behavioral health services in the Webb County region. Through the Laredo Assisted Outreach Treatment Program (AOT), the City of Laredo Public Health Department is able to improve access and adherence to intensive behavioral health services and focus on providing intensive case management, outreach services, HIV/STD testing, education, risk reduction, as well as primary care for individuals with serious mental health conditions.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 6.2: Promote psychological and emotional well-being.
• Policy 6.2.1: Expand access to behavioral health services and support systems for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.2: Increase access to mental and behavioral health services for underserved and high-need populations.
• Goal 7.4: Foster a culture of health through education and public health initiatives.
• Policy 7.4.1: Support community-based programs that improve health outcomes and quality of life.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships.
• Policy 7.5.4: Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to improve coordinated care and service delivery.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting the continuation of intensive behavioral health services for individuals with serious mental health conditions through the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program. The no-cost extension ensures uninterrupted access to case management, outreach, behavioral health services, primary care, and health education while improving treatment adherence and care coordination. These efforts advance the Plan’s goals of expanding access to mental health services, improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, and strengthening community-based public health partnerships.
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: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant
Account #: 226-6114
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-321-6317 and the expenditure division 226-6114 with Project Number HEOT04.