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): Houston Methodist
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 with Houston Methodist to provide informational health and wellness workshops and educational sessions at Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County for a term of one year and renewing for a period of up to three (3) years.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 is collaborating with Houston Methodist Foundation, a Texas non-profit corporation, dedicated to supporting, empowering, and advocating for families in need by offering a variety of community-based programs addressing issues related to health and wellness. Together, we will provide workshops and educational sessions focused on topics such as nutrition, stroke prevention, cardiovascular disease, stress management, healthy aging and benefits of healthy sleeping, and managing diabetes.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N1: Improve coordination of public health efforts...
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