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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 the HIV State Services Program Grant, in the amount of $439,652.00 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 - HIV State Services Program Grant.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents
• Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to quality health services in underserved neighborhoods
• Policy 7.1.4: Support services that address housing instability and health outcomes
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships
• Policy 7.5.2: Support local public health programs that improve long-term health outcomes
Summary of alignment:
The resolution aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by ensuring the continuation of critical health and support services for individuals with HIV/AIDS in Webb County and surrounding areas. The program enhances access to comprehensive medical, dental, mental health, and social services, particularly in medically underserved communities. This directly supports goals to improve public health infrastructure, expand equitable access to care, and foster collaborative partnerships across local jurisdictions and health systems-key strategies outlined in the Viva Laredo plan to promote long-term wellness and community resilience.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On May 05, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-125.
BACKGROUND
The South Texas Development Council contracts with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to continue to provide public health services for the State Services Program to assist people with HIV/AIDS in the Health Services Delivery Area which include the counties of Jim Hoss, Starr, Webb, and Zapata. The Public Health Department will provide case management, medical, nursing, dental care, insurance assistance, diagnostic, monitoring, medical follow-up services, mental health, developmental and rehabilitative services, home health services, personal care services, day treatment or partial in-patient services, home intravenous and aerosolized drug therapy, routine diagnostic testing, hospice care, and other essential social support 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?: Y
Source of Funds: HIV State Services Program
Account #: 226-6021
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.