Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Department Head/Elected Official: Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., Commissioner
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for the Office of Management and Budget to provide an update on Harris Health System covering the $25M Jail Medical Costs identified in the FY25 Current Level of Services projections.
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Background and Discussion:
The Office of Management and Budget presented the Current Level of Service presentation on the April 24, 2024 Commissioners Court identified a potential $76M deficit if the Voter Approval tax rate is adopted, which is the highest tax rate allowed without going to the voters. Another $50M was added to the deficit to implement the first phase of the pay equity study, bringing the total potential deficit to $125M.
A $25M cost for jail medical reimbursement was added as a “Countywide Build-In”. Given the projected deficit in Harris County and the projected surplus in Harris Health, the Court should consider having Harris Health System cover this expense.
Expected Impact:
Reduces the deficit in the FY25 Current Level of Services, creating more room for negotiation during the budget process.
Alternative Options:
Keep it as a Harris County expense, which will necessitate more budget cuts.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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4/23/24 |
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Request for a presentation, discussion, and possible action on the FY24 2nd Quarter budget projections and FY25 Current Level of Service projections. |
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Precinct(s): Precinct 3
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Conrad Joe, Administrative Assistant
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