Legislation Details

File #: 26-3544    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Passed
File created: 5/28/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request for approval of a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Harris County and the Houston Food Bank (HFB).
Attachments: 1. Backup - Order & MOU, HOU Food Bank.pdf
Primary Department: County Judge
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo

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): N/A

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 for approval of a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Harris County and the Houston Food Bank (HFB).
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this agreement is to establish a common understanding between the Parties collaborating to supply emergency food and other items at locations opened, operated, or designated by the County or HFB in anticipation of or after the occurrence of disasters. No County funds are being obligated or certified for the performance of this agreement, and HFB understands and agrees that the County assumes no financial liability whatsoever under this agreement.

Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
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): R3: Strengthen the County's emergency response function.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

Prior Court Action (if any):
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