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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $243,711.00 to the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council to support the operations of the Detoxification Department, ROOTS Recovery Center to provide detoxification services to individuals experiencing substance use withdrawals; and execute all relevant documents as determined by the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council. Grant funding will be up to $$243,711.00 for a one-year funding cycle. No grant match is required for this funding opportunity. Grant will be accounted for in the Detoxification Center Fund - CORE LT 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):
Goal 7.2 - Behavioral Health Access
Verbatim text: "Ensure access to preventive care and treatment of behavioral health, including mental health and substance abuse services."
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
Page: 7.23
Relevance: This agenda item applies directly to expanding services for individuals experiencing substance use withdrawal by seeking significant grant funding to support detoxification services. The focus on substance abuse treatment directly fulfills the intent of ensuring access to behavioral health care.
Policy 7.2.1 - Substance Abuse Programs
Verbatim text: "Support and expand programs that address substance abuse, addiction, and mental health issues in the community."
Source: Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
Page: 7.23
Relevance: The agenda item proposes applying for grant funds specifically for detoxification and recovery support-an initiative that clearly expands programs addressing substance abuse, aligning with this policy's directive.
Policy 7.1.3 - Collaborative Healthcare Access
Verbatim text: "Collaborate with public, private...
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