Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tiko Reynolds-Hausman, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): ARPA_INSPIRE
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND IDD
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): 10% de minimis
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of an amendment to the agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to reallocate funds to salary expenses at no cost to the county for the Inspire Program.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 6, 2024, Commissioners Court approved an agreement totaling $4,323,370.43 with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to implement the Inspire Program. Inspire is designed to provide essential resources, assistive technology, and services to families of young children with disabilities. These services promote community inclusion, support early learning and development, and help prevent institutionalization. The amendment is cost neutral.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD requests the reallocation of $82,758.84 from the Travel and Supplies budget line items to Personnel and Fringe. This adjustment will help ensure consistent staffing levels, retain qualified personnel, and allow staff to manage caseloads more effectively, thereby optimizing outcomes for program beneficiaries.
Expected Impact:
The amendment will extend the program's operational capacity, expedite the processing of eligible be...
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