SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Grant, in the estimated amount of $150,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01 ,2024 through August 31, 2025, with up to four (4) one-year renewals through August 31, 2029 for a total grant award of up to $750,000.00, 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 ADRD Grant - Public Health Department fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department wishes to apply for the funding opportunity by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) to be considered for funding through the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Grant. Through this award, Laredo Public Health will be able to provide education, support, and referrals to community resources to persons with ADRD and their caregivers and promote early detection and diagnosis through priorities and strategies found in the Healthy Brain Initiative, State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia: The 2023-2027 Road Map.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: ADRD Grant
Account #: N/A
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Grant will be appropriated once awarded.