Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for discussion and possible action to postpone the presentation of the Harris Health community engagement report regarding the Ben Taub Hospital Expansion Project.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 30, Commissioners Court directed Harris Health to present, on January 29, 2026, a report detailing its community engagement efforts related to the Ben Taub Hospital Expansion Project. The report was to include information on meeting attendance, community opinions and concerns, other relevant observations, and a summary of comments received online.
This item requests that the scheduled presentation of this update/report be postponed to a later Commissioners Court date.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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