Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Lease Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): 7457 Harwin- JAC, LLC
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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an amendment to the leasing agreement with 7457 Harwin-JAC, LLC to update the included leased premises, renew the lease for an additional five-year term, and outline the updated monthly payments.
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Background and Discussion:
Request for approval of a leasing agreement with 7457 Harwin- JAC, LLC for a clinical office space to support the operations of the Refugee Health Screening Program (RHSP). The RHSP of Harris County Public Health (HCPH) provides vital health services to over 13,000 refugees annually, including comprehensive health screenings and immunizations. These services are crucial for ensuring health and well-being of refugee populations and the greater community.
Expected Impact:
This leasing agreement will allow us to continue delivering essential services, including health screenings, vaccines administration, and other critical support to newly arrived refugees. This clinic space is located near where the majority of our patients live and this proximity is especially important for refugees given they face transportation barriers.
Alternative Options:
If the leasing agreement is not approved, it would significantly disrupt care for these patients. Many would lose access to timely medical services. Maintaining th...
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