A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Obesity Prevention Grant Program for a total award amount of $60,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term period from September 01, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Obesity Prevention Grant Program.

The City of Laredo Public Health Department is authorized to accept and enter into a contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Obesity Prevention Grant Program. This amendment extends the contract term to August 31, 2027, and adds $60,000.00 in funding for the period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The total award amount for the contract will increase to $552,000.00, with no matching funds required from the city. The grant aims to implement strategies to reduce the impact of obesity and related chronic diseases in Texas, with specific activities including enhancing health information technology, developing referral mechanisms, and facilitating evidence-based education.