Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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 update four positions from General Fund (1000) to Charity Care (2117) to support the Community Health and Wellness Division effective November 2, 2024.
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Background and Discussion:
Due to a reduction in the General Fund (1000) budget, Public Health Services requests to transition four positions within the Behavioral Health Services Program in the Community Health and Wellness Division to Charity Care (2117). This transition is necessary to maintain the continuity of behavioral health services and support the program's ongoing needs.
Expected Impact:
This item will have a financial impact of $132,701 in FY25 and an annualized impact of $149,385. The increase in personnel expenses will be covered by existing special revenue funds. These positions will support Public Health Services' ongoing efforts in providing behavioral health services to Harris County community members.
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
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_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Location:
Address (if applicable): 1111 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost
Labor
Non-Labor
Total
Recurring Expenses
Funding Sources
Existing Budget
Other Charity Care Fund
$132,701
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$132,701
$149,385
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