Legislation Details

File #: 26-4946    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 7/20/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/30/2026 Final action: 7/30/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the additional amount of $276,840 for budgetary changes for mental health and intellectual developmental disability services to inmates housed in the detention facilities operated by the Sheriff's Office for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 26-4946 Interlocal Amendment - The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Sheriff
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the additional amount of $276,840 for budgetary changes for mental health and intellectual developmental disability services to inmates housed in the detention facilities operated by the Sheriff's Office for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to provide mental health and intellectual developmental
disability services to inmates housed in the detention facilities

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: C: Improve safety and health conditions in the jail.
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): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
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