Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 230186
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Volunteer Lawyers
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 rescind an award from Houston Volunteer Lawyers in connection with an award approved by Commissioners Court on December 19, 2023 for immigrant legal services fund for the Housing and Community Development Department (230186).
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Background and Discussion:
On November 10, 2020, Harris County Community Services Department (CSD) received Commissioners Court
approval to design and implement the Immigrant Legal Services Fund (ILSF) Program in Harris County.
Commissioners Court allocated Harris County General Funds for the one-year provision for deportation
defense legal services, subject to a one-year extension. The selected vendors delivered direct legal
representation to immigrants or indigent residents of Harris County who were unrepresented by legal counsel
in detention status or facing the threat of deportation.
Expected Impact:
The approval of this item will allow for the funds to go a vendor who can actually help people in need.
Alternative Options: N/A
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
12/19/2023
268
Agreement Approved
7/18/2023
23-3830
Advertisement Approved
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