SUBJECT
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Consideration to approve Amendment #1 to the Psychological Services Agreement with Dr. Gina Dunckel, Psy.D., P.L.L.C., for an increase of $7,500.00 to provide peer support consultation services, including review of peer support protocols, peer team concerns regarding mental health questions or best practices for a peer support team, training, guidance during peer support team activities, and triage of fire department members regarding mental health crisis. This service is part of the Laredo Fire Department Health & Wellness Initiative for firefighters. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Project Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The agreement was initially presented to the City Council and approved on 12/4/2023.
BACKGROUND
The service fee is for 5 hours for a period of six months.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this amendment.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: FY 23-24
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: CIP
Account #: 402-2410-523-5526; Project Code: FDEM01
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in Capital Improvement Fund.