Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Prairie View A&M University
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 - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between Harris County and Prairie View A&M University through its Prairie View A&M Harris County Extension Agents to provide educational programming at Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black land-grant institution and member of the Texas A&M University System, to deliver free educational programming and workshops at Precinct 4 community centers. Through this partnership, Prairie View A&M will provide expertise and resources in areas such as health education, civic engagement, and community development to support Precinct 4's commitment to equitable access to learning opportunities. The MOU establishes roles, responsibilities, and coordination procedures at no cost to the County.
Expected Impact:
This collaboration leverages Prairie View A&M's longstanding mission to serve underrepresented communities through outreach, research, and education. By hosting programs in neighborhood-based facilities, the partnership will expand access to high-quality educational experiences, support community capacity building, and stre...
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