Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Candlewood Suites, 6126 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521
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): 0%
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 a negotiated rate agreement with Candlewood Suites located at 6126 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521, for the temporary relocation of lead abatement clients to prevent exposure to lead hazards and contamination of the workspace through December 31, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
Childhood lead poisoning is a major health concern as it has numerous lifelong effects on children's nervous system and brain development. There is also a negative correlation between childhood lead poisoning, behavioral problems and learning disorders. In Harris County, 122K homes are potentially at risk for lead-based -paint hazards (homes built prior to 1978). 19K children under the age of 6 live below the poverty line. Children living below the poverty line have a higher probability of residing in homes built prior to 1978. Thus, there is an evident need to increase lead abatement and blood lead level testing in the community, which would initiate relocation of families during lead abatement work. Public Health Services is requesting authorization to use negotiated hotel rate(s) for Candlewood Suites 6126 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521 for the calendar year ending 12/31/26. This negotiated rate will apply to the ...
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