SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program in the amount of $20,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the time period from February 03, 2025 through July 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has launched the Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program. This initiative connects local health departments with expertise in wastewater surveillance to enhance public health responses. As part of this program, the City of Laredo Public Health Department will gain access to specialized tools and resources for detecting SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens through wastewater testing, providing an early warning system to help address emerging public health threats quickly and effectively.
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: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program
Account #: 226-6516
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-327-9060 and the expenditure division 226-6516 with Project Number HEWS01.