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: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): FY27_CDBG
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Housing and Community Development
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): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from Harris County Housing and Community Development grant funds in the amount of $195,000, with a required match of $63,334, and extend the associated position to September 30, 2027 for the PY26 Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the Harris County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program is to abate unsafe structures in Harris County neighborhoods that pose a health and safety risk to area residents, including children.
Expected Impact:
The expected long-range impact is to remove unsafe structures that are public safety and health risks within the community.
Alternative Options:
None. This process is required by the Harris County Auditor's Office prior to receiving grant funds. Approval ensures uninterrupted staffing to support grant activities.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A2: Apply "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" principles to improve built environments of neighborhoods and increase safe...
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