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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Ardmore Institute of Health for the Lifestyle Medicine Consortium Program Grant, amending the FY2025-2026 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term June 01, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Lifestyle Medicine Consortium Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On December 1, 2026, Council approved Resolution 2026-R-308.
BACKGROUND
The Ardmore Institute of Health contracts with the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the Lifestyle Medicine Consortium Program Grant. Through this award, Laredo Public Health will implement the Vida Plena (full Life): Laredo Lifestyle Medicine Consortium project, a community-based initiative focused on preventing and reducing chronic diseases through evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine interventions. The program will provide culturally tailored consultations, nutrition education, physical activity support, stress management resources, wellness programming, and community support services for underserved and uninsured populations of Laredo and Webb County. The initiative will also utilize biometric screenings and warble technology to monitor participant outcomes and support long term behavior change aimed at improving overall health and quality of life.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to preventive healthcare services in underserved communities.
• Goal 7.3: Prevent and reduce chronic disease through education and early intervention.
• Policy 7.3.2: Promote healthy lifestyles, nutrition, physical activity, and preventive wellness programs to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Goal 7.4: Foster a culture of health through education and community wellness initiatives.
• Policy 7.4.1: Support community-based wellness programs that improve quality of life and encourage healthy behaviors.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships.
Summary of alignment: This ordinance aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting evidence-based lifestyle medicine strategies that address chronic disease prevention and improve long-term community health outcomes. Through culturally tailored wellness services, nutrition education, physical activity support, stress management resources, and biometric monitoring, the Vida Plena initiative promotes healthier lifestyles for underserved and uninsured populations in Laredo and Webb County. The program advances the Plan’s goals of expanding preventive healthcare, reducing chronic disease disparities, and fostering a healthier and more resilient community through community-based wellness initiatives.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the Introductory Ordinance.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: Laredo Lifestyle Medicine Grant
Account #: 226-6519
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account is 226-0000-327-9067 and the expenditure division is 226-6519 with Project Number HEAH01.