HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2019-R0007 - MOU With Starcare - 01_10_2019Resolution No. 2019-R0007
Item No. 6.8
January 10, 2019
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock has determined that it is in the best interest
of the citizens of the City of Lubbock to enter into an agreement with StarCare Specialty Health
System to increase opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices that will reduce the incidence of
HIV infection and to provide alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention and intervention
services to the community at large.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf
of the City of Lubbock, the StarCare Specialty Health System Memorandum of Understanding —
HIV Outreach, and any associated documents.
Passed by the City Council on this 1 Oth day of _ January , 2019.
DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Re ecca Garza, City Secreta
APPRO ED AS 'TO CON"PENT:
Katherine Wells, MPH, Director of Public Health
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
R an roo e, Assistant City Attorney
RES.StarCare-HIV Outreach-2018
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 96A3AB8F-OB6D-4OD4-962B-CB31B4A7302D
Resolution No. 2019-R0007
StarCare Specialty Health System
Memorandum of Understanding
HIV Outreach
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into by and between the agencies shown below.
AGENCIES:
Lubbock Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation Center
DBA StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare)
904 Ave O, P.O. Box 2828, Lubbock, Texas 79408-2828
City of Lubbock Health Department
806 18"' Street, Lubbock, TX 79401
11. STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:
The parties hereto, agree by execution of this Memorandum of Understanding to participate in an
interagency collaborative effort to increase opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices that will reduce
the incidence of HIV infection and to provide alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention and
intervention services to the community at large.
III. OBLIGATIONS OF STARCARE:
StarCare agrees to:
(a) Provide access to productive, supportive services and activities offered through the StarCare network
when appropriate (such as intervention, treatment, education, outreach, social/recreational activities,
family services and access to HIV/AIDS and drug testing).
(b) Establish contact with agencies throughout the region in an effort to collaborate on activities such as
identifying resources and needs, maximizing the efficiency of services offered, identifying gaps in
services, and sharing training opportunities.
(c) Assess individuals referred in order to identify problems and detennine appropriate treatment needs in
order to make referrals to needed services, including phannacotherapy and medical services.
(d) Provide outreach services that include screening, referral, and follow-up services for further treatment.
(e) Disseminate infonnation to increase access to needed services, including medical care, mental health
care, and substance abuse treatment.
(f) Provide prevention education and skills training regarding substance abuse and HIV through jail
outreach, treatment centers, and halfway houses.
(g) Provide HIV related crisis intervention to provide immediate response to individuals and/or families in
crisis.
(h) Make prevention education available and provide referrals to prevention training opportunities in the
region.
Memorandum of Understanding Page 1 of 2
StarCare — HIV Outreach
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IV. OBLIGATIONS OF CITY OF LUBBOCK HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
City of Lubbock Health Department agrees to:
(a) Collaborate with StarCare in developing strategies in an effort to identify gaps in services and
prevent duplication of services so to better meet the needs of the community.
(b) Help identify individuals who meet the priority population criteria and invite them to participate in
the various activities.
(c) Participate in a collaborative effort to empower the community in developing a natural support
system.
V. TERM OF AGREEMENT:
This agreement is to begin September 1, 2018 and shall tenninate August 31, 2020.
THE UNDERSIGNED AGENCIES do hereby certify that, (1) the services specified above are necessary and
essential for activities that are properly within the statutory functions and programs of the effected agencies and
(2) the proposed arrangements serve the interest of efficient and economical administration.
STARCARE AND ITS AGENT further certify that it has the authority to enter into this agreement for the
above services under the provisions of Chapter 534 of the Texas Health & Safety Code Ann., as amended.
StarCare Specialty Health System:
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Chief Executive Officer
City of Lubbock Health Department:
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Robyn TMIT,nston Date
Local Authority Division Administrator
Daniel M. Pope Date
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Signature
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Date
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