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): HOPES_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 $42,071 to fund the cost of two grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Healthy Outcomes Through Prevention and Early Support Program, and extend the positions to August 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
To provide uninterrupted evidence-based home visiting program for children ages 0-5 years and their families, the HOPES grant funds are needed so that the budget can be loaded and utilized by the program, and to roll over the two positions as soon as approved by Commissioner's Court (grant period 09/01/24 - 08/31/25).
Expected Impact:
This request is for salaries and fringe for the two staff members for three months.
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
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
06/25/2024
201
Court approved amendment to HOPES grant contract
Location:
Address (if applicable): 6300 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77081
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Behavioral Health Services
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost
Labor
Non-Labor
Total
Recurring Expenses
Funding Sources
Existing Budget
1000 - General Fund
$42,071
$
$42...
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