SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health, HEP C - Colonias Advancing and Restoring Esperanza (CARE) Program Grant in the amount of $353,093.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from June 01, 2024 through May 31, 2025. Funding is available in the HEP C - CARE Program Grant - Public Health Department fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 18, 2023, Council approved Ordinance 2023-O-185.
BACKGROUND
Through this partnership, the City of Laredo Public Health Department is able to provide direct patient care services for hepatitis testing and vaccination, navigation, and treatment for eligible participants, including screening, diagnosis, and education to reduce mortality and incidence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).
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: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: HEP C - CARE Program
Account #: 226-6409
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in revenue account 226-0000-326-2009 and the expenditure division is 226-6409 with project number HEPC03.