SUBJECT
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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 Funds in the amount of $18,929.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period of April 01, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Title X - Part A Funds.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Address the health needs of all residents in the region through collaboration and coordination among local, state, and binational entities.
• Policy 7.1.1: Partner with local, state, and binational entities to prevent health-related problems through prevention programs and policies.
• Policy 7.5.3: Promote responsible parenting and family planning including non-pharmaceutical-based methods.
Summary of alignment: The ratification of additional funding under the Title X - Part A Family Planning and Women’s Preventive Health Services program aligns strongly with key health goals and policies of the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, this funding supports the City of Laredo Public Health Department’s ability to deliver preventive health services such as family planning, routine screenings (e.g., breast exams, pap smears), prenatal and postpartum care, health education, and laboratory services to women across the community, especially underserved populations. The range of services supported under this contract, particularly maternal health and wellness exams, directly contributes to enhancing access to essential women's health services.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On August 19, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-267.
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, mammography’s, 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: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Title X - Part A Funds
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 HEWH11.