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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 Health and Human Services for the HIV Clinical HIV/STI Prevention in Community Health Centers Program Grant, in the amount of $143,868.00 for term period January 01, 2026 to May 31, 2026, and $345,283.00 for term period June 01, 2026 to May 31, 2027, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for a total award of $489,151.00. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HIV Clinical HIV/STI Prevention in Community Health Centers Program Grant.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
* Policy 7.1.2: Ensure affordability of health services for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations.
* Policy 7.1.4: Expand access to specialized care and services for vulnerable groups.
* Goal 7.2: Prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases in the community.
* Policy 7.2.3: Support prevention and treatment programs for HIV, STIs, and other infectious diseases.
Summary of alignment: The resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by expanding HIV, STI, and HCV testing and prevention services to individuals most at risk. It ensures vulnerable populations have equitable access to biomedical prevention, diagnostic, and clinical care services. This strengthens the City's ability to reduce the spread of communicable diseases while addressing health disparities in underserved communities. By doing so, the program directly advances the Plan's priorities to expand healthcare access, promote disease prevention, and reinforce a resilient public health system.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On November 04, 2024, Council approved Ordinance 2024-O-235.
BACKGROUND
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission contracts with the Cit...
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