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 Immunizations Local Grant Program in the amount of $230,491.00 with a program income of $125,000.00 for a total of $355,491.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be allocated to the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Immunizations Local Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 28, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-12.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services continues to contract with the City of Laredo to provide public health and prevention services to the residents of Laredo. The Immunization Action Plan Program was developed to provide immunization services and a community-based strategy for the prevention of potential epidemics of vaccine-preventable diseases. The City of Laredo Health Department Immunization Program has implemented a model immunization program for children, adolescents, and adults, with special emphasis on accelerating interventions to improve the immunization coverage of children two (2) years of age or younger and has achieved 100% compliance. Over 20,000 people are administered over 43,000 immunizations annually. Protection is for both children and adults against serious vaccine-preventable diseases.
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 7.2.2: Promote immunization programs to reduce the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
• Policy 7.2.8: Support vaccination initiatives that protect community health and reduce public health risks.
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to preventive healthcare services in underserved communities.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and operations.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting a comprehensive immunization program that protects residents from vaccine-preventable diseases. Through widespread vaccination efforts targeting children, adolescents, and adults, the program reduces the risk of outbreaks and promotes community-wide immunity. The initiative advances the Plan’s goals of improving access to preventive healthcare, strengthening disease prevention strategies, and maintaining a robust public health infrastructure that safeguards the health and well-being of Laredo residents.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends Council approve Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Immunization Locals Grant
Account #: 226-6006
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Revenue account 226-0000-323-4056 and the expenditure division is 226-6006 with Project Number HEIA19 and Project Number HEIP02.