Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
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): Literacy Now
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 that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Harris County and Literacy Now to provide Reading Express and Book Distribution programs at Steve Radack Community Center at no cost to the County for the term of November 1, 2025, to May 25, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Literacy Now, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving literacy outcomes for children and families. Through this partnership, Literacy Now will provide its Reading Express and book distribution programs at the Steve Radack Community Center. These initiatives aim to promote reading readiness, improve literacy skills, and increase access to books and reading resources for families within the community.
All services will be provided at no cost to the County
Expected Impact:
This collaboration will expand access to essential literacy resources and programming for children and families in Precinct 4. By hosting Reading Express sessions and distributing free books, the County will support early literacy development, foster a lifelong love of reading, and help close literacy gaps across the community. These efforts will enhance educational outcomes and strengthen family engagement, contributing to improved long-term academic success.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): O1: Coordinate health organizations to improve access and care.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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8/7/2025 |
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Approved to accept from Literacy Now and Jack & Jill of America, Katy/Prairie View Chapter, the donation of a Story Swap Library to be installed at Steve Radack Community Center |
Location: Steve Radack Community Center
Address (if applicable): 18650 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 11/1/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Steve Wright, Chief Operating Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4
Attachments (if applicable): Agreement