Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Precinct One
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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 - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program to extend the term until January 1, 2027 regarding programming in Precinct 1 community centers at no cost to the County.
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Background and Discussion:
Prairie View A&M University's Cooperative Extension Program, through its Wellness in Houston initiative,
provides programming that addresses Public Health, Mental Health and Wellness, Agriculture, Food Insecurity,
and Finance. The Wellness in Houston initiative provides educational services to youth, adults, and seniors
by offering the following classes in Precinct One community centers: Choose Healthy Food, Taste of
African/Latin Heritage, Community Gardening, Financial Literacy, and Home Ownership Education. This First Amendment will extend the Master Agreement until January 1, 2027, and allow for two (2) additional two (2) year renewal options.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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