SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a Letter of Intent to the Ardmore Institute of Health for the Laredo Lifestyle Medicine Consortium Program Grant, in the total amount of up to $100,000.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the year 2026; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary for the application of the grant.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to preventive and wellness programs in underserved neighborhoods.
• Goal 7.3: Prevent and reduce chronic diseases through education and intervention.
• Policy 7.3.1: Support evidence-based programs that promote nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.
• Goal 7.4: Foster a culture of health through education and public health initiatives.
• Policy 7.4.2: Promote healthy lifestyles through coordinated outreach and health education efforts.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting the creation of a comprehensive, evidence-based lifestyle medicine initiative focused on preventing and managing chronic diseases. The program emphasizes nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and behavioral health as integral components of whole-person care. By fostering partnerships, improving education, and promoting healthier environments, the initiative advances the Plan’s goals to enhance community well-being, expand preventive care access, and create a culture of health that improves quality of life for all Laredo residents.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department wishes to submit a Letter of Intent to the Ardmore Institute of Health for the Laredo Lifestyle Medicine Consortium Program. This initiative aims to create healthy environments and lifestyles that provide equitable and effective methods to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases. Through this opportunity the City of Laredo Public Health Department seeks to help transform the way people are cared by establishing Lifestyle Medicine and Whole Person Care as integral components of the healthcare delivery system.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends that Council approve the Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: N/A
Source of Funds: Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH) Grants
Account #: N/A
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds will be appropriated once awarded.