SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify and submit a grant application to the South Texas Development Council for HIV Care and Services through the Ryan White Part B Grant in the estimated amount of $416,575.00 for the term period from April 01, 2025 through March 31, 2026; the HIV State Services Grant in the estimated amount of $167,041.00 for the term period from April 01, 2025 through August 31, 2025; the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant in the estimated amount of $61,663.00 for the term period from April 01, 2025 through August 31, 2025, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, 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 to the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Ryan White Part B Grant, HIV State Services Grant, and HOPWA Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department wishes to apply for this funding opportunity by the South Texas Development Council to be considered for funding through the Ryan White Part B Grant, HIV State Services Grant, and HOPWA Grant. Through this award, the City of Laredo Public Health Department will be able to provide comprehensive outpatient health and support services to eligible persons living with HIV and assist eligible persons living with HIV and their households establish or maintain affordable and stable housing, reduce the risk of homelessness, and improve their access to health care and supportive services.
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: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: South Texas Development Council
Account #: N/A
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
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