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 Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program Grant, in the amount of $225,609.00, with an in-kind match of $45,122.00 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 7, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-91.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services continues to contract with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo. The Tuberculosis Elimination Program provides services for tuberculosis prevention and control consistent with the policies of the American Thoracic Society and Centers for Disease Control Joint Statements for tuberculosis prevention and control. These services include management of TB cases, suspects, and contacts with emphasis on provision of directly observed therapy, management of patients on treatment of latent TB infection, surveillance to identify unreported individuals, infection control procedures, targeted testing of high-risk groups, professional education and training for new TB staff and continuing education for current staff, and quality assurance.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 7.2: Prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases in the community.
* Policy 7.2.1: Strengthen disease surveillance, investigation, and response activities to protect public health.
* Policy 7.2.3: Support prevention, testing, treatment, and case management programs for infectious diseases.
* Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
* Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to preventive ...
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