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 Health and Human Services Commission, for the Community Mental Health Program Grant, in the amount of $589,991.00, with an in-kind match of $401,632.00 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - Community Mental Health Grant.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On October 02, 2023, Council approved Ordinance 2023-0-195.
BACKGROUND
The Health and Human Services Commission contracts with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City of Laredo Public Health Department. Through this partnership, the Public Health Department will implement a Community Mental Health Program that aligns with the mission, vision, and goals of the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan; The program addresses gaps, goals, and strategies identified in the Strategic Plan, supports community programs providing mental health care services and treatment to individuals with mental illness; coordinates mental health care transition support services, enhances external stakeholder partnerships, fosters community collaboration, encourages greater continuity of care for individuals receiving services through a diverse local provider network, and reduces duplication of mental health services provided in the local service area.
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?: N
Source of Funds: Community Mental Health Grant
Account #: 226-6043
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-323-4095 and the expenditure division is 226-6043 with Pr...
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