Legislation Details

File #: 25-5095    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 8/12/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $44,347.36 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the PAL Life Skills Training and Assessment Grant from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and extend the positions to August 31, 2026.
Attachments: 1. PAL204_Position_Backup.pdf
Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director

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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): PAL204_GY26
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $44,347.36 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the PAL Life Skills Training and Assessment Grant from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and extend the positions to August 31, 2026.
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Background and Discussion Expected Impact:
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) provides services to youth transitioning out from foster care. PAL 204 is
dedicated to Life Skills Training and Assessment Services.

Expected Impact:
This request is for the salaries and fringes for the three staff members for two months.

Alternative Options:
No alternative options identified.

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