SUBJECT
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $250,000.00 for the Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Juntos for Better Health Grant, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with two one-year extensions through December 31, 2027 for a total grant amount of $750,000.00. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - Juntos for Better Health.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On February 18, 2025, Council approved Introductory Ordinance 25-301.
BACKGROUND
The agreement between City of Laredo Health Department and Methodist Healthcare Ministries will enable the Juntos for Better Health to deliver education, outreach, and comprehensive healthcare services in our community. The program will include integrated behavioral health which combines both primary care and behavioral health.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends that Council approves the ordinance.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: Juntos for Better Health
Account #: 226-6043
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account is 226-0000-323-4095 and the expenditure division is 226-6043 with Project Numbers HEMH04, HEMH05, and HEMH06.