File ID: 2024-R-216 Date: 7/22/2024

SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter a continuation contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant in the amount of $125,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funding is available in the Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant - Public Health Department Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On August 07, 2023, Council approved Resolution 2023-R-146.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services continues to contract with the City of Laredo to implement diabetes self-management education and diabetes prevention support classes, using a culturally-appropriate, evidence-based curriculum targeting underserved populations in Webb County. Through this award, the Laredo Public Health Department is able to maintain a bidirectional internal referral system and engage key stakeholders to provide input on services and outcomes.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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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?: Y
Source of Funds: Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant
Account #: 226-6044
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in revenue account 226-0000-323-4021 and the expenditure division is 226-6044 with project number HEDP05.