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Consideration to authorize the City Manager to approve the agreement between the City of Laredo Public Health Department and Fernando Sanchez, MD for professional services as City of Laredo Public Health Authority and Medical Director, under section 121.021-121.025 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for a (2) two-year term period starting December 19, 2025, in the amount of $20,405.00 per month for an annual amount of $244,860.00, and not to exceed a total of $489,720.00 for the term of the agreement. Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
* Policy 7.1.3: Promote preventive and regulatory health measures to ensure community health and safety.
* Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and operations.
* Policy 7.5.2: Maintain strong leadership and oversight within public health systems to ensure effective implementation of policies and emergency response.
* Policy 7.5.4: Collaborate with qualified health professionals to support evidence-based health governance and oversight.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by ensuring continued medical oversight and regulatory leadership within the City's public health system. Appointing a qualified Public Health Authority provides essential expertise in medical review, disease prevention, and emergency response readiness, helping the City meet state health mandates under the Texas Health and Safety Code. The agreement supports the Plan's goals of maintaining a resilient, well-coordinated health infrastructure that protects residents, promotes wellness, and ensures compliance with public health standards and laws.
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BACKGROUND
As defined in the Vernon's Texas code Annotated, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 121, "LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH REORGANIZATION ACT," Subchapte...
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