SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a continuation contract from the Texas Department of State Health and Human Services (DSHS), Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Federal (TB/PC-Federal) Grant for a total award amount of $68,688.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - TB/PC Federal Grant.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department continues to contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide public health services to the residents of Laredo. The Tuberculosis Federal and Bi-National Programs provides services for tuberculosis prevention and control consistent with the policies of the American Thoracic Society and Centers for Disease Control Joint Statements for tuberculosis prevention and control. These services include management of TB cases, suspects and contacts with emphasis on provision of directly observed therapy, management of patients on treatment of latent TB infection, surveillance to identify unreported individuals, infection control procedures, targeted testing of high-risk groups, professional education and training for new TB staff and continuing education for current staff, and quality assurance.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 7.2: Prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases in the community.
* Policy 7.2.1: Strengthen disease surveillance, investigation, and response activities to protect public health.
* Policy 7.2.3: Support prevention, testing, treatment, and case management programs for infectious diseases.
* Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
* Policy 7.1.1: Expand access to preventive healthcare services, particularly for vulnerable and high-...
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