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Ratifying the execution of a service agreement between the City of Laredo Detoxification and USI Insurance Services LLC, Dallas Tx. for insurance coverage for the City of Laredo Roots Recovery Center (in-hospital detox center) to include $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 annual aggregate for general and professional liability - medical including products and completed operations, and hired auto liability for an annual amount of $92,670.32 for a total contract value of $ 278,010.96. Contract will be for 1 year beginning August 1, 2026 through August 1, 2027 and two additional one-year renewals for a total of 3 years . Funding is available through the Detoxification funds
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Level of Alignment
? Strong - Directly supports or fulfills a clearly stated and verbatim goal or policy from the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Supporting Goal(s)/Policy(ies)
Policy 7.2.1
"Support behavioral health and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery programs."
Page: 7.23
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan
Relevance: This policy explicitly calls for support of substance abuse treatment and recovery services, which includes operational and risk-management provisions such as liability insurance for a detox facility.
Goal 7.2
"Expand access to services and improve health outcomes for all residents."
Page: 7.23
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan
Relevance: Renewing insurance coverage for the Roots Recovery Center ensures the uninterrupted operation of a critical health service, directly supporting access to care and improved outcomes in substance abuse recovery.
Summary of alignment:
The agenda item authorizes the renewal of insurance coverage for the Roots Recovery Center, an in-hospital detoxification facility. This action directly fulfills Policy 7.2.1 by ensuring that the city continues to support treatment an...
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