Legislation Details

File #: 26-5822    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 $53,297.98 to fund the cost of eight grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, 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): PAL206_GY27

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

 

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 $53,297.98 to fund the cost of eight grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and extend associated positions to August 31, 2027.

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Background and Discussion:

Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) provides services to youth transitioning out of the foster care system. Current and former foster youth enrolled in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) services through the HAY Center will receive intensive case management that will aid in their transition to adulthood. Case management services include assistance with housing, employment, education, mentorship, transportation, and other basic needs. PAL 206 is dedicated to Transition and Financial Support Services, formerly Case Management and Aftercare Services.

 

Expected Impact:

This request is for the salaries and fringes for the six staff members for two months.

 

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.

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

10/16/25

289

Award Acceptance

 

Location:

Address (if applicable):

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

$53,297.98

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$53,297.98

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Total Existing Budget

$53,297.98

$

$53,297.98

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

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$

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Total Additional Budget Request

$

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Total Funding Sources

$53,297.98

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$53,297.98

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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

Labor

Non-Labor

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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): 9/1/2026

 

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): Form 3441, Temporary Transfer of Funds Budget