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 from the Department of State Health Services for the Immunizations Local Grant Program in the amount of $230,491.00 with a program income of $145,000.00 for a total amount of $375,491.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026. Funds will be allocated to the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Immunizations Local Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On February 05, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-051.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Department of State Health Services continues to contract with the City of Laredo to provide public health and prevention services to the residents of Laredo. The Immunization Action Plan Program was developed to provide immunization services and a community-based strategy for the prevention of potential epidemics of vaccine-preventable diseases. The City of Laredo Health Department Immunization Program has implemented a model immunization program for children, adolescents, and adults, with special emphasis on accelerating interventions to improve the immunization coverage of children two (2) years of age or younger and has achieved 100% compliance. Over 20,000 people are administered over 43,000 immunizations annually. Protection is for both children and adults against serious vaccine-preventable diseases.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends Council approve Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: Immunizations Local Grant
Account #: 226-6006
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Revenue account 226-0000-323-4056 and the expenditure division is 226-6006 with Project Number HEIA18.