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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 Health and Human Services for the Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Surveillance, Research, and Prevention (ADDM) Grant in the total amount of $450,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term period from January 01, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Surveillance, Research, and Prevention Grant.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.4: Expand access to specialized health services for children and individuals with special health care needs.
• Goal 7.3: Improve maternal, child, and family health outcomes.
• Policy 7.3.3: Support early identification, intervention, and monitoring of developmental and behavioral conditions.
• Goal 7.4: Foster a culture of health through education, research, and public health initiatives.
• Policy 7.4.3: Support data collection, research, and surveillance activities to inform public health planning and decision-making.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships.
• Policy 7.5.4: Collaborate with federal and state partners to address long-term health priorities.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by strengthening local capacity to monitor, understand, and address autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Through surveillance, research, and data sharing, the ADDM program supports early identification and informs planning for services and interventions that improve outcomes for children and families. The initiative advances the Plan’s goals of enhancing child and family health, expanding access to specialized services, and using data-driven strategies to guide public health decision-making and long-term community planning.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On January 28, 2025, City Council approved Resolution 2025-R-25.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department will be conducting surveillance activities, technical consultation, and sharing data collection on individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network is a program funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect data to better understand the number of characteristics of individuals with developmental disabilities living in the United States.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: ADDM Grant
Account #: 226-6117
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Revenue account 226-0000-321-6320 and the Expenditure division is 226-6117 with Project Numbers HEAS07.