Legislation Details

File #: 24-4717    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 7/25/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2024 Final action: 8/6/2024
Title: Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $15,895 to fund the cost of one grant position pending receipt of the award for the FY 25 Families Collaborating with Organizations United for a New Tomorrow (Families Count) Program, and extend the associated position to August 31, 2025.
Attachments: 1. 24-4717
Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Transfer of Funds Only

Project ID (if applicable): FCOUNT_GY25
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 by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $15,895 to fund the cost of one grant position pending receipt of the award for the FY 25 Families Collaborating with Organizations United for a New Tomorrow (Families Count) Program, and extend the associated position to August 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults in collaboration with the Houston Alumni for Youth (HAY) Center has been chosen as a grant funding recipient to support a therapist position at the Houston Alumni Center (HAY). The therapist will be managed by the Harris County Resources for Children and Adults Integrated Clinic. The grant's objective is to provide mental and behavioral health services across the continuum or children at risk for abuse or neglect.

Expected Impact:
This request is for salaries and fringe for the two staff members for three months. The grant is Cost Reimbursement at 50% and Harris County Resources for Children and Adults will cover the other 50% from General Funds.

Alternative Options:
There are no other alternatives for these services.

Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/10/23
213
Court Approved Renewal Award

Location:
Address (if applicable): 2525 Murwort...

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