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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 HIV State Services Grant in the estimated amount of $167,041.00 for the term period from April 01, 2025 through August 31, 2025; the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant in the estimated amount of $61,663.00 for the term period from April 01, 2025 through August 31, 2025, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HIV State Services Grant and HOPWA 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: The acceptance and implementation of funding from the HIV State Services and HOPWA grants aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan's health-related goals and policies. These grants will allow the Laredo Public Health Department to continue providing outpatient healthcare, testing, treatment, and supportive services to individuals living with HIV-particularly those in vulnerable and underserved populations. This initiative fulfills Goal 7.1 and Policy 7.1.1, which emphasize collaboration with state and local entities to address community health needs through preventive and coordinated care. The provision of HIV-related health services also aligns with Goal 7.2 and Policy 7.2.5, which explicitly support education, testing, and treatment for infectious diseases, including HIV and other STDs.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 28,2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-08.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department wishes to apply for this funding opportunity by the South Texas Development Council to be considered for funding through the Ryan White Part B Grant, HIV State Services Grant, and HOPWA Grant. Through this award, the City of Laredo Public Health Department will be able to provide comprehensive outpatient health and support services to eligible persons living with HIV and assist eligible persons living with HIV and their households establish or maintain affordable and stable housing, reduce the risk of homelessness, and improve their access to health care and supportive 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?: N/A
Source of Funds: South Texas Development Council
Account #: 226-6021; 226-6019
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-323-4050 and the expenditure division is 226-6021 with Project Number HESS18 and the revenue account 226-0000-323-4058 and the expenditure division is 226-6019 with Project Number HEHO18.