File ID: 2024-R-300 Date: 10/7/2024
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 continuation contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services Office of Border Public Health (OBPH) Healthy Border Grant, in the amount of $9,999.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - OBPH Healthy Border Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On November 20, 2023, Council approved Resolution 2023-R-217.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Office of Public Health (OBPH) has contracted with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to provide promotion of unity and friendship between the public health officials of neighboring cities and regions, examining health needs, share epidemiological data, assess current and emerging public health concerns, and share available programs with particular attention and concern to the council’s geographical area, and to consider joint actions in common benefit of the population of both sides of the border.
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?: Y
Source of Funds: OBPH Healthy Border Grant
Account #: N/A
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds will be accounted in revenue account 226-0000-323-4004 with expenditure division 226-6012 and Project Number HEHB24.