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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
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 Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter to provide information sessions and educational programs on Alzheimer's and dementia at Precinct 4 community centers and events, at no cost to the County, for a term of one (1) year.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 has entered into a one-year agreement with the Alzheimer's Association to provide educational sessions on Alzheimer's and dementia at community centers. These sessions will cover topics such as early warning signs, healthy living, caregiver education, and research updates.
Expected Impact:
This partnership is expected to enhance public awareness and education around Alzheimer's and dementia, particularly benefiting caregivers and older adults in the community. It supports the County's public health and aging services goals by offering accessible, expert-led programming.
Alternative Options:
If this agreement is not approved, our constituents may miss out on an opportunity to learn more about the impacts of Alzheimer's and dementia.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
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