Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): ARPA_PI_HA
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of one position, effective February 8, 2025, to support the successful deployment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Homeowner Sustainability Programs.
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Background and Discussion:
The position will help manage the ARPA SLFRF Homeowner Sustainability Programs, in partnership with subrecipients, including the delivery of comprehensive homebuying education resources and financial literacy as well as housing related legal assistance for Harris County resident. These programs include Homeowner Education and Counseling Services Program and Homeowner Legal Preservation Program which provide comprehensive homebuying education resources and financial literacy as well as housing related legal assistance for Harris County residents.
Expected Impact:
The Project Coordinator position will support the ongoing efforts of the ARPA SLFRF Homeowner Sustainability Programs to ensure the successful and efficient delivery of services to individuals and families in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: U: Build and preserve affordable housing...
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