Legislation Details

File #: 26-0767    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Passed
File created: 1/16/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Houston Methodist to provide informational health and wellness workshops and educational sessions at Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County for a term of one year and renewing for a period of up to three (3) years.
Attachments: 1. 1. MOU - Houston Methodist MOU - Signed.pdf

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): Houston Methodist

 

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

 

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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 an agreement with Houston Methodist to provide informational health and wellness workshops and educational sessions at Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County for a term of one year and renewing for a period of up to three (3) years.

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Background and Discussion:

Precinct 4 is collaborating with Houston Methodist Foundation, a Texas non-profit corporation, dedicated to supporting, empowering, and advocating for families in need by offering a variety of community-based programs addressing issues related to health and wellness. Together, we will provide workshops and educational sessions focused on topics such as nutrition, stroke prevention, cardiovascular disease, stress management, healthy aging and benefits of healthy sleeping, and managing diabetes.

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.

County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.

Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):   N/A

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N1: Improve coordination of public health efforts and campaign delivery among local health agencies and nonprofits.

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):

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8/23/2022

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Approval of agreement between Precinct 1 and Houston Methodist

 

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Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Rodriguez, Chief Operations Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

Attachments (if applicable): Memorandum of Understanding - Signed