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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify, accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services Office of Border Public Health (OBPH) for the Healthy Border Grant, in the amount of $9,999.00, 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 - OBPH Healthy Border Grant.
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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 7.2.5: Support preparedness and response activities through coordination with regional and international partners.
Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships.
Policy 7.5.4: Foster collaboration with state, federal, and international agencies to improve health outcomes along the border region.
Goal 7.6: Protect the community from public health risks.
Policy 7.6.2: Promote binational cooperation to address cross-border environmental and health concerns.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by strengthening regional and cross-border partnerships to address shared health challenges. The Healthy Border Grant supports collaboration with public health officials across the U.S.-Mexico border to exchange epidemiological data, coordinate surveillance, and promote unified strategies for disease prevention and health promotion. These efforts directly advance the Plan’s goals of enhancing public health preparedness, fostering binational cooperation, and protecting the health and safety of Laredo residents through coordinated, region-wide action.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On October 28, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-300.
BACKGROUND:
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Office of Public Health (OBPH) has contracted with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to provide promotion of unity and friendship between the public health officials of neighboring cities and regions, examining health needs, share epidemiological data, assess current and emerging public health concerns, and share available programs with particular attention and concern to the council’s geographical area, and to consider joint actions in common benefit of population of both sides of the border.
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: OBPH
Account #: 226-6012
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: n/a
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-323-4004 and the expenditure division is 226-6012 with Project Number HEHB25.