Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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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 by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to accept from Precinct2gether grant funds in the amount of $75,000, with no required match, and approval of one temporary position for the Harris County Health Services Department, Access2Rides Transportation Voucher Program, for the period of May 31, 2025 - December 1, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
One temporary position (PCN) created for new Access2Rides Transportation Voucher Program benefiting new targeted disabled population of 18- to 64-year-olds with accessing transportation to and from medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other health and wellness transport needs. Precinct2gether will support the PCN through funding provided by the CIGNA Group Foundation grant.
Expected Impact:
Creation of this position will increase the capabilities to provide transportation voucher access to 18- to 64-year-olds who are disabled and reside in Precinct 2.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: G: Expand and optimize multimodal transportation options.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Go...
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