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An ordinance of the City Laredo, Texas, renaming the Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee as the Community Healthcare Advisory Committee; providing for continuity of the Committee, its current membership, appointments, and prior actions; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On October 19, 2020, Council approved the creation of the committee.
BACKGROUND
The Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee was established by City Council on October 19, 2020, to explore the feasibility of establishing a municipal hospital authority and to address the medical needs and medical bed capacity of the community. As the healthcare needs of the community continue to evolve, the role of the committee has expanded to include broader discussions regarding healthcare access, hospital services, public health priorities, healthcare system improvements, and collaboration among local healthcare providers and community partners. Renaming the Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee to the Community Healthcare Advisory Committee will better reflect the committee’s broader purpose and ongoing role in evaluating community healthcare needs and providing recommendations to City Council. The name change will also provide a more inclusive representation of the committee’s focus on improving access to healthcare services, strengthening partnerships, and addressing current and emerging healthcare needs within the City of Laredo.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.3: Support access to comprehensive, coordinated healthcare services that address community health needs.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and community partnerships.
• Policy 7.5.3: Promote coordinated planning and collaboration to improve the delivery of healthcare and public health services.
• Policy 7.5.4: Strengthen partnerships among healthcare providers, public health agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders to address local health priorities.
Summary of alignment: This ordinance aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by strengthening the City’s approach to evaluating and addressing community healthcare needs. Renaming the committee as the Community Healthcare Advisory Committee reflects its broader role in promoting healthcare access, evaluating hospital and healthcare services, identifying public health priorities, and encouraging collaboration among local healthcare providers and community partners. The committee will support coordinated planning and provide recommendations to City Council aimed at strengthening the local healthcare system and addressing current and emerging healthcare needs.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the Introductory Ordinance.
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Fiscal Impact
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact.