SUBJECT
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Consideration to approve a service contract with Bethany House of Laredo, Laredo, TX, in the amount of $462,050.00 to provide medical care to the homeless population. Funding is available through the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
This contract will facilitate a pilot program with the Bethany House of Laredo and Laredo Fire Department to provide acute medical care to the homeless population in a clinical setting. This will help manage our EMS resources more efficiently by keeping ambulances in service.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends this contract be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: ARPA Funds
Account #: 271-8047-524-7301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding is available in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.