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 Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, for the Laredo Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from July 31, 2025 through July 30, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Laredo Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On July 22, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-218.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Health and Human Services continues to contract with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to provide intensive behavioral health services in the Webb County region. Through the Laredo Assisted Outreach Treatment Program (AOT), the City of Laredo Public Health Department is able to improve access and adherence to intensive behavioral health services and focus on providing intensive case management, outreach services, HIV/STD testing, education, risk reduction, as well as primary care for individuals with serious mental health conditions.
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?: Y
Source of Funds: Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant
Account #: 226-6114
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-321-6317 and the expenditure division 226-6114 with Project Number HEOT04.