Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to Harris County Housing and Community Development for grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with a required match of $100,000, for the FY25 Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Housing and Urban Development Grant (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) and the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) primary objective is the development of viable urban communities by providing the following, principally for persons of low and moderate income: lead-safe and healthy housing; a suitable living environment; and expanded economic opportunities. The funds can be used for qualifying activities including acquisition, construction, and social services.
Expected Impact:
The expected long-range impact is to make Harris County homes lead-safe and provide healthy housing for a suitable living environment, developing viable urban communities primarily for low to moderate income, and expanded economic opportunities.
Alternative Options:
None. This process is required by the Harris County Auditor's Office prior to receiving grant funds.
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