SUBJECT
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Ratifying the submission of a grant application to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Community Mental Health Grant (CMHG) Program in the estimated amount of $1,000,000.00 with an in-kind match of $1,000,000.00 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term of September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2026, for a total grant award of up to $2,000,000.00, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Community Mental Health Grant - Public Health Department Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department is requesting City Manager approval to ratify the submission of this grant application, as well as to execute any and all documents and contracts if awarded these funds from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Community Mental Health Grant Program. If awarded, this will allow the City of Laredo Public Health Department to continue to implement project designs that include impactful interventions addressing the diverse needs of adults, children, and families within the community and evidence-based clinical and non-clinical service provision within a continuum of care for mental health treatment, prevention, early intervention, and/or recovery services.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the Motion.
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Fiscal Impact
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Grant will be appropriated once awarded.