Legislation Details

File #: 26-5821    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $45,946.76 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Life Skills Training and Assessment Program, and extend associated positions to August 31, 2027.
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Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director

 

Secondary Department: N/A

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Transfer of Funds Only

 

Project ID (if applicable): PAL204_GY27

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texans Together

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):

Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):

Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item. N/A

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $45,946.76 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Life Skills Training and Assessment Program, and extend associated positions to August 31, 2027.

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Background and Discussion:

Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) provides services for youth transitioning out of the foster care system. Youth enrolled in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) services through the HAY Center will receive Casey Life Skills Assessments and up to 30 hours of Life Skills Training. These assessments and training will aid

in their transition to adulthood. PAL 204 is dedicated to Life Skills Training and Assessment Services.

 

Expected Impact:

These assessments and training will aid in their transition to adulthood, aligning with the county’s strategic initiative to help residents achieve housing stability and transition people experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing.

 

Alternative Options:

No alternative options identified.

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  6. Help residents achieve housing stability.

County Strategic Plan Objective: W: Transition people experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing.

Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):  Choose an item.

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  Choose an item.

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.

Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

11/13/25

287

Court-approved agreement

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): 3131 Gulf Freeway Houston, TX 77003

Precinct(s): Countywide

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

PS HAY CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES

 

 

Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

1000 - General Fund

$45,946.76

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$45,946.76

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$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

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Total Existing Budget

$45,946.76

$

$45,946.76

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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$

$

$

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$

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$

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Total Additional Budget Request

$

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Total Funding Sources

$45,946.76

$0

$45,946.76

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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

No. of Grant Years

Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item.

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$

$

 

Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item.

$

$

$

 

Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

$

$

$

 

Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

CAO Reviewer Name and Title

 

CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Breanna Haile, Director of The HAY Center, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults

 

Attachments (if applicable): 3441, Temporary Transfer of Funds Budget