Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): C2024-007f The Bridge Troubled Over Water, Inc. Roof Replacement Project
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Precinct 2
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an agreement with The Bridge Over Troubled Water, Inc. in the amount of $354,858.00 in PY2024 ESG RUSH funds for the Emergency Housing project.
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Background and Discussion:
The Bridge is seeking funds for a roof replacement, as this was damaged due to the extreme weather from Hurricane Beryl. Its impact damaged the roof, causing many leaks within the shelter and administrative office. The Bridge provides resources, emergency shelter and counseling for adults and children of all ages in Precinct 2 and serves 200 low-moderate clients.
Expected Impact:
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc provides safety and support services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: W: Transition people experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (...
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