Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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 3 for approval to accept from Harris County Housing and Community Development Department grant funds in the amount of $60,000, with a required match of $30,029.75 and a discretionary match of $32,089.25, for the Community Development Block Grant - Barrett Youth Enrichment Summer Camp 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
Barrett Youth Enrichment Summer Camp is a seven-week curriculum based, academically focused full day camp for Barrett area youth held at Barrett Station and Riley Chambers Community Centers. This free camp provides fun, engaging math and literacy education, guided nature exposure, physical activity, field trips, and foundational leadership and empowerment training for youth in the historic Barrett community. The current program is highly coveted, with registrations for the 2023 and 2024 camps each reaching capacity within 24 hours.
Expected Impact:
This grant funding will allow Precinct 3 to continue to address the strong demand for this program without sacrificing the outstanding program quality the community deserves.
Alternative Options:
None
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Location:
Address (if applicable): Barrett Station and Riley Chambers Community Centers
Precinct(s): Precinct 3
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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