SUBJECT
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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 State Health Services for the Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant in the amount of $125,000.00, 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 - Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On July 22, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-216.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services continues to contract with the City of Laredo to implement diabetes self-management education and diabetes prevention support classes, using a culturally-appropriate, evidence-based curriculum targeting underserved populations in Webb County. Through this award, the Laredo Public Health Department is able to maintain a bidirectional internal referral system and engage key stakeholders to provide input on services and outcomes.
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: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant
Account #: N/A
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-323-4021 and the expenditure division is 226-6044 with Project Number HEDP06.