Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220395
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Lone Star Legal Aid
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid in the additional amount of $650,000 for legal aid and eviction services for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026 (220395).
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of an amendment to update the budget for the APRA-funded agreement with Lone Star Legal Aid.
Expected Impact:
Legal Aid and Eviction Services for Harris County residents facing eviction and seeking legal advice can meet
with an attorney or legal representative at the court where the tenant's eviction case is held, this amendment
will expand services to all 16 JP courts.
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