SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2023-2024 Detoxification Department’s Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating two (2) new positions; one (1) Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, 208, and one (1) Counselor Intern, 208. The funding for FTE’s is available through the American Rescue Plan Act Fund in the amount of $121,282.00. The performance period is October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council approved Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance 2023-O-232 on 12/4/23.
BACKGROUND
Public health eligible uses include COVID-19 mitigation and prevention, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and preventing and responding to violence. 35.6 Eligible uses: p. 177 (b)(3)(i)(C) Behavioral health care, including prevention, treatment, emergency or first-responder programs, harm reduction, supports for long-term recovery, and behavioral health facilities and equipment p. 180 (b)(3)(ii)(E)(1) Expenses to support public sector capacity and workforce, including: Payroll and covered benefit expenses for public safety, public health, health care, human services, and similar employees to the extent that the employee’s time is spent mitigating or responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 24
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: American Rescue Plan Act Fund
Account #: 271 7410
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The funding for FTE’s is available through the American Rescue Plan Act Fund in the amount of $121,282.00. The performance period is October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.