Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Precinct One
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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 by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for possible action and approval of the two options presented by the ARPA Steering Committee for Uplift Harris.
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Background and Discussion:
Uplift Harris is a guaranteed income pilot allowing participating households to receive $500 monthly for 18 months. The intent of the pilot is to provide low-income households with direct, unconditional financial support to meet their basic needs. On July 27, 2024, the ARPA Steering Committee requested a vote from Precinct Offices from the following Uplift Harris Program redesign options:
?Option 1: Re-enroll selected participants with a direct debit card and limit spending categories; or
?Option 2: Re-administer application and selection process to include all Harris County residents living below 200% Federal Poverty Level (requires procurement of new vendor).
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Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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