Primary Department: County Judge
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Lease Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): PH001, FY25_RW_PC, 10004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Congress/HRSA/Ryan White Part A Grant
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
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Judge for approval of the first amendment to a lease agreement with Bering Memorial United Church of Christ for use of office space for employees assigned to the Ryan White Program at a cost of $2,000 per month for the period of March 1, 2025 - February 29, 2028, using Ryan White Part A grant funds.
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Background and Discussion:
Appropriate space in a County building for the 4 Ryan White Office of Support staff members and approximately 65 volunteers was not available, and will need to extend the term at 1440 Harold St., Houston Tx 77006 through February 29, 2028.
Expected Impact:
The Federal GY 2025-2026 grant year base funding under the County's Ryan White Part A grant is $27,558,403. The GY 2025-2026 full Notice of Grant Award is attached and was submitted to Court by Harris County Public Health/Ryan White Grant Administration Section.
Alternative Options:
General Revenue funds.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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