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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 South Texas Development Council for the HIV Ryan White Program Grant, in the amount of $428,849.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Ryan White Program Grant.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 7.1: Address the health needs of all residents in the region through collaboration and coordination among local, state, and binational entities.
* Policy 7.1.1: Partner with local, state, and binational entities to prevent health-related problems through prevention programs and policies.
* Goal 7.2: Reduce exposure to environmental risks.
* Policy 7.2.5: Reduce infectious and communicable diseases and infection.
Summary of alignment: This agenda item aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by continuing vital HIV/AIDS-related healthcare and support services through the Ryan White Program. These services include case management, medical, nursing, diagnostic, dental, mental health, and supportive services that directly fulfill the Plan's vision to improve health and quality of life. The item operationalizes Goal 7.1 and Policy 7.1.1 through state-local partnership with the South Texas Development Council to implement a preventive, coordinated health program. It also supports Goal 7.2 and particularly Policy 7.2.5, which explicitly outlines support for education, testing, and treatment of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and other STDs.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On October 28, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-299.
BACKGROUND
The South Texas Development Council contracts with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to continue to provide public healt...
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