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An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY2024-2025 City of Laredo Detoxification Center budget by increasing and appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $185,220.00. The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council was formed to ensure that money recovered through the statewide opioid settlement agreements is allocated fairly and spent to put an end to the opioid crisis in Texas Opioid Abatement Fund. These funds are available in the Detoxification Center Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Level of Alignment
☑ Strong - Directly supports or fulfills a clearly stated and verbatim goal or policy from the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
Supporting Goal(s)/Policy(ies)
Policy 7.2.1
“Support and expand programs that address substance abuse, addiction, and mental health issues in the community.”
Page: 7.23
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan
Relevance: This budget amendment directly supports Policy 7.2.1 by providing financial resources to the City of Laredo Detoxification Center, which is a core local program that addresses substance abuse and addiction treatment.
Goal 7.2
“Ensure access to preventive care and treatment of behavioral health, including mental health and substance abuse services.”
Page: 7.23
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan
Relevance: The allocation of funds supports this goal by enabling continuity or expansion of detoxification services, which are foundational components of behavioral health care and recovery support.
Policy 7.1.3
“Collaborate with public, private, and nonprofit sectors to improve access to affordable and quality healthcare services.”
Page: 7.22
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan
Relevance: The funding allocation could be used in coordination with healthcare partners or service providers, which aligns with the Plan’s emphasis on cross-sector collaboration in healthcare.
Summary of alignment: The agenda item to amend the FY2024-2025 budget for the City of Laredo Detoxification Center in the amount of $185,220.00 demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, it directly fulfills Policy 7.2.1 and Goal 7.2, which prioritize addressing substance abuse and ensuring behavioral health treatment. Additionally, the funding action intersects with Policy 7.1.3 regarding inter-agency collaboration for healthcare access. This action supports broader planning themes such as public health, equity, and wellness infrastructure by strengthening essential treatment services for vulnerable populations.
Additional Requirements
All cited goals and policies are quoted directly from the Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan and were matched with the agenda item to determine alignment. No conflicting or contradictory policies were identified.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The OAFC was formed to ensure that money recovered through the statewide opioid settlement agreements is allocated fairly and spent to put an end to the opioid crisis in Texas.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 25
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: Texas Treasury Trust - Texas Opioid Abatement Fund
Account #: 274-7411-327-9061
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: NO
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the Deferred Revenues account 274-0000-222-0200, and will be appropriated in Revenue account 274-7411-327-9061 and multiple Expense accounts 274-7411, Project DEOS01.