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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 South Texas Development Council for the HIV Ryan White Program Grant, in the amount of $428,849.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Ryan White Program Grant.
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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.
• Goal 7.2: Reduce exposure to environmental risks.
• Policy 7.2.5: Reduce infectious and communicable diseases and infection.
Summary of alignment: This agenda item aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by continuing vital HIV/AIDS-related healthcare and support services through the Ryan White Program. These services include case management, medical, nursing, diagnostic, dental, mental health, and supportive services that directly fulfill the Plan’s vision to improve health and quality of life. The item operationalizes Goal 7.1 and Policy 7.1.1 through state-local partnership with the South Texas Development Council to implement a preventive, coordinated health program. It also supports Goal 7.2 and particularly Policy 7.2.5, which explicitly outlines support for education, testing, and treatment of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and other STDs.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On October 28, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-299.
BACKGROUND
The South Texas Development Council contracts with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to continue to provide public health services for the State Services Program to assist people with HIV/AIDS in the Health Services Delivery Area which include the counties of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and Zapata. The Public Health Department will provide case management, medical, nursing, dental care, insurance assistance, diagnostic, monitoring, medical follow-up services, mental health, developmental and rehabilitative services, home health services, personal care services, day treatment or partial in-patient services, home intravenous and aerosolized drug therapy, routine diagnostic testing, hospice care, and other essential social support services.
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: Ryan White Program Grant
Account #: 226-6020
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-323-4051 and the expenditure division is 226-6020 with Project Number HERW19.