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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to ratify and enter into a contract from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Title V Child Health and Dental Services Grant Program for an award amount of $54,536.00 per grant year for a total award amount of $136,340.00, with no match for The City of Laredo Public Health Department for a two (2) year term for the period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Title V Child Health and Dental Services Grant.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 7.1: Address the health needs of all residents in the region through collaboration and coordination among local, state, and binational entities.
* Policy 7.1.1: Partner with local, state, and binational entities to prevent health-related problems through prevention programs and policies.
* Policy 7.2.5 (g): Support dental care programs for children.
* Goal 7.8: Improve access to medical care.
Summary of alignment: The amended contract for the Title V Child Health and Dental Services Grant maintains strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan's objectives of expanding access to preventive health services for vulnerable populations. The program delivers pediatric and adolescent health care, dental screenings, and wellness services to uninsured and medically indigent children-critical components of a responsive and equitable public health system.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On May 19, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-136.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission continues to contract with the City of Laredo to provide public health preventive and screening patient care services for the uninsured, underserved and medically indigent of Laredo through the City of Laredo Public Health Department. Funding through these grants provi...
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