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 (DSHS) for the Healthy Texas Babies Grant in the amount of $75,000.00, 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 - Healthy Texas Babies Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On May 06, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-159.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services contracts with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo through the City of Laredo Public Health Department. Through this partnership, the Public Health Department will coordinate the Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies Community Coalitions initiative and collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to strengthen local capacity and community partnerships in Webb County, to improve maternal and child prenatal and birth outcomes as well as women’s health services and reduce disparities in women’s health and infant mortality rates towards achievement of Healthy People 2030 goals.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
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?: N
Source of Funds: Healthy Texas Babies Grant
Account #: 226-6027
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Revenue account 226-0000-323-4090 and the Expenditure division is 226-6027 with Project Number HETB12.