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: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): C2024-007H
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Family Endeavors, Inc.
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 - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an agreement with Family Endeavors, Inc. using $678,604 in Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funds to provide rapid re-housing financial assistance and case management for the Family Endeavors Rapid Re-Housing project.
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Background and Discussion:
On August 6, 2024, Commissioners Court approved the PY2024 (PY24) Annual Action Plan for ESG funds, which included a Harris County Homelessness Program.
On December 18, 2024, an Annual Action Plan Activity Level Amendment obligated PY 24 ESG funds to Family Endeavors, Inc. for a Rapid Rehousing project in the amount of $678,604.00.
Expected Impact:
The project will benefit individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The total cost of the project is $1,357,208.00, with $678,604.00 provided through PY2024 ESG funds.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options. If the Agreement is not approved, homeless persons will not benefit from the project activities.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: U: Build and preserve affordable housing, particularly for low-income families.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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