Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): FY24_RW_DIR
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Hawk Marketplace
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 purchase $25.00 gas cards in an amount not to exceed $5,014.41 (including shipping) for Ryan White Program rural clients for assistance in transportation to and from medical visits.
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Background and Discussion:
Ryan White Grant Administration has long provided transportation assistance to clients residing in the rural regions of the Houston EMA through various voucher systems. Rural clients are unable to utilize METRO bus vouchers, therefore gas cards are distributed by providers to clients in need of assistance traveling to and from medical appointments. Approval of gas cards and other transportation vouchers are outlined in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services: Eligible Individuals & Allowable Uses of Funds Policy Clarification Notice (PCN) #16-02.
Expected Impact:
Removes transportation barriers for people living with HIV in rural areas who do not have access to METRO or other transportation options in order to access primary and other medical care.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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