Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to transfer one position to the Sheriff's Office to properly align staff for the HART program effective April 6, 2024.
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Background and Discussion:
A HART Coordinator position for the Harris County Sheriff's Office was approved by Commissioners Court as part of the HART Program expansion in May 2023. The position will work with the current Sheriff's Office HART Program Manager and assist with ensuring efficient and effective communication and operations among Harris County Public Health, the HART Program vendor, and the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Expected Impact: Funding was previously provided as part of the approved HART program expansion.
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
5/16/2023
23-3015
Passed - Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for approval to implement expansion of the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) program, as recommended by Harris County Public Health.
Location:
Address (if applicable): 1111 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost
Labor
Non-Labor
Total
Recurring Expenses
Funding Sources
Existing Budget
1000 - General Fund
$44,197
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$44,197
$95,762
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