SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) for the Community-Based Opioid Recovery Efforts (CORE) Grant Program in the amount of $48,742.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Detoxification Department (ROOTS Recovery Center) for the term period of one (1) year effective upon receipt of award funding, 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 Detoxification Department Fund - CORE Grant.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating:
? Strong - Directly supports or fulfills a clearly stated and verbatim goal or policy from the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 7.2.1
Text (verbatim):
"Support programs and services for prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including rehabilitation services."
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, Page 7.22
Relevance:
The agenda item authorizes a grant application for opioid recovery services at the ROOTS Recovery Center. This directly aligns with Policy 7.2.1, which calls for support of programs that provide substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services.
Goal 7.2
Text (verbatim):
"Ensure access to health care services, including behavioral health and substance abuse services, for all residents."
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, Page 7.22
Relevance:
The grant application enhances access to behavioral health services by funding treatment at the Detoxification Department, consistent with the overarching intent of Goal 7.2.
Summary of alignment:
The proposed grant application for $48,742.00 through the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council CORE Grant program directly supports Viva Laredo's policies promoting substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation. By seeking ...
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