SUBJECT
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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate revenues in the amount of $1,735.561.00 and expenditures in the amount of $1,822,339.00 annually for Treatment for Adults, with a 5% match, for the Detoxification Department for the term period from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030. The total amount of the grant will not exceed $9,111,695.00; this includes the system agency share of $8,677,805.00 and grantee's required match amount of $433,890.00 for the life of the grant. Funds will be accounted for in the Detoxification Department Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating:
☑ Strong - Directly supports or fulfills a clearly stated and verbatim goal or policy from the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
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: This grant directly enables the continuation and potential expansion of adult treatment services for substance abuse over a five-year period. The scope and scale of this funding commitment reflect the city’s sustained focus on improving behavioral health access.
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: The agenda item fulfills this policy by directly funding adult treatment services administered by the Detoxification Department, which aligns precisely with the policy’s intent to expand substance abuse treatment in the community.
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: This agenda item is consistent with Policy 7.1.3 by executing a funding partnership between the City and the system agency to improve healthcare access through a long-term commitment to adult detoxification and treatment services.
Summary of alignment:
This agenda item demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by fulfilling Goal 7.2 and Policies 7.2.1 and 7.1.3, all of which emphasize expanding behavioral health and substance abuse treatment. The acceptance and appropriation of a multi-year grant totaling over $9 million enables the Detoxification Department to address pressing public health needs in a sustained, strategic manner.
This action contributes to broader planning themes including:
• Public Health and Wellness
• Health Equity for Vulnerable Populations
• Cross-Sector Collaboration
• Sustainable Infrastructure for Human Services
The 5-year term and matching funds underscore a long-term policy commitment and partnership model that reflect the Plan’s implementation strategies.
4. Additional Requirements
All cited goals and policies are quoted directly from the Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan. No conflicting goals or policies were identified. The agenda item fully supports the health and equity vision articulated in Chapter 7 of the Plan.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
N/A
BACKGROUND
The Detoxification Department provides medically monitored withdrawal inpatient treatment services to adults experiencing substance use dependency. Among the goals have been to seek grant funding to aid in the operations of the center to provide services to uninsured and underinsured individuals.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY25-26
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: TX HHSC
Account #: 274-7413
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Y
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds will allow the program to serve individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. Project Code DETS01. Revenues will be 274-7413-323-6305 & expenses in 274-7413.