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: Financial Authorization
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 for approval to pay Guardianship Certification fees in the amount of $8,000 during FY25 that are required for staff serving as guardians.
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Background and Discussion:
These fees are in accordance with Senate Bill 6 from the 79th Legislative Session which requires Guardianship employees to be Texas Certified Guardians. It is requested that Harris County Resources for Children and Adults be allowed to pay the costs to cover these fees, including the application for provisional certification, permanent certification and renewal, fingerprinting/criminal history inquiry, and certification examination.
Expected Impact:
The requested amount is included in the FY24-25 General Fund Budget.
Alternative Options:
There are no viable alternatives. An individual who provides guardianship services to a ward or supervises an individual who provides guardianship services on behalf of a program or department must be certified.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
Location:
Address (if applicable): 2525 Murworth Dr., Houston TX 77054
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Guardianship Services
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost
Labor
Non-Labor
Total
Recurring Expenses
Funding Sources
Existing Budget
1000 - General Fund...
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