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 contract amendment from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Title V Child Health and Dental Services Project Grant for a decrease in funds in the amount of $40,902.00, for a new total award of $13,634.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Title V Child Health and Dental Services Project Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On May 19, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-136.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission continues to contract with the City of Laredo to provide public health preventive and screening patient care services for the uninsured, underserved and medically indigent of Laredo through the City of Laredo Public Health Department. Funding provided through these grants supports prenatal, preventive, and primary women’s health care services for eligible women, including limited dysplasia services, as well as newborn care and dental and preventive services for eligible children and adolescents. The program will bill Title V or Medicaid for all eligible services and will reinvest all program income generated through Medicaid to expand and enhance women’s health services, including maternal and preventive care, children’s health services, and preventive and chronic disease services for men and families. These efforts ensure the delivery of quality wellness and preventive health care services to underserved, uninsured, and medically indigent populations.
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 primary healthcare services for underserved populations.
• Policy 7.1.2: Ensure affordability and accessibility of healthcare services for low-income and uninsured individuals.
• Goal 7.3: Improve maternal, child, and family health outcomes.
• Policy 7.3.1: Promote prenatal, women’s, and child health services to improve birth and developmental outcomes.
• Policy 7.3.3: Support preventive and dental care services for children and adolescents.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and operations.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by continuing essential preventive, prenatal, and dental health services for underserved and medically indigent populations despite a reduction in funding. The Title V program supports access to maternal and child healthcare, early screening, and preventive services that improve health outcomes for women, children, and families. By sustaining these services and leveraging program income to enhance care delivery, the City advances the Plan’s goals of improving access to healthcare, reducing disparities, and strengthening public health service delivery for vulnerable populations.
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: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Title V Child Health and Dental Services Grant
Account #: 226-6016
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-323-4047 and the expenditure division is 226-6016 with Project Number HEDE18.