Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 2025-007G
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Salvation Army
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 by Housing and Community Development for approval of a first amendment to the agreement with The Salvation Army for Jones Family Residence - Emergency Shelter to update the Scope of Service and rework the Budget funded by Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Funds with the total allocation unchanged.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 18, 2025, Harris County Commissioners Court approved an agreement between Harris County and The Salvation Army for Jones Family Residence - Emergency Shelter, funded with PY2025 ESG funds in the amount of $105,244. The Salvation Army agreed to provide emergency shelter and supportive services to eligible homeless persons, the services included but were not limited to, transportation, family financial services and other mainstream referrals.
The First Agreement Amendment will update the Scope of Services and the Budget to update actual services provided and align the associated project costs. The total ESG allocation for the project will remain unchanged at $105,244.
Expected Impact:
No additional cost to Harris County, the project ESG allocation remained unchanged at $105,244.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options.
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