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 - Termination
Project ID (if applicable): 230186
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): YMCA of Greater Houston
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to terminate a contract with YMCA of Greater Houston for immigrant legal services fund for the Housing and Community Development Department effective August 31, 2025 (230186), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 10, 2020, Harris County Housing & Community Development Department (HCD) received Commissioners Court approval to design and implement the Immigrant Legal Services Fund (ILSF) Program in Harris County. Commissioners Court allocated Harris County General Funds for the one-year provision for deportation defense legal services, subject to a one-year extension. The selected vendors delivered direct legal representation to immigrants or indigent residents of Harris County who were unrepresented by legal counseling detention status or facing the threat of deportation.
Expected Impact:
The cancellation of the YMCA contract under the ILSF program will reduce service capacity, leading to fewer workshops, outreach efforts, and case management services in areas the YMCA previously served. Clients may face longer waiting times and limited access to culturally and linguistically appropriate support, requiring remaining ...
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