Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230381
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative for immigrant resource hotline for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 at a cost of $100,000 (230381), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
The Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative works behind the scenes to strengthen and expand access to high-quality, low-cost immigration legal services across the Greater Houston region. This involves coordinating with legal service providers, community organizations, and advocacy groups to identify service gaps, build capacity, and streamline referrals. Much of HILSC’s background work includes conducting research and data collection on immigrant populations and service needs, developing shared tools and resources for providers, and facilitating training and professional development opportunities for attorneys, accredited representatives, and community advocates.
The Immigrant Resource Hotline is the central entry point for these families seeking legal assistance as well as
social services and healthcare referrals. By creating an entry point to immigration information and legal
assistance, the Hotline is key to breaking down access barriers and streamlining access to services and support
system for members of our immigrant community.
Expected Impact:
The Immigrant Resource Hotline provides the main entry point to information and connect the immigrant
community with vital and trusted resources that improve their chance of success.
Alternative Options:
None
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: D: Reduce racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in the criminal legal system.
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):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/10/2023 |
291 |
Advertisement - Approved |
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12/19/2023 |
266 |
Contract - Award |
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10/08/2024 |
254 |
Contract - Renewal |
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10/30/2025 |
157 |
Contract - Renewal |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Choose an item.
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Immigration Resource Hotline |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Non-Labor |
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Recurring Expenses |
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1000 - General Fund |
$ |
$100,000 |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$100,000 |
$ |
$ |
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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 |
$ |
$100,000 |
$ |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only) |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
No. of Grant Years |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s) |
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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) |
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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
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CAO Review Completion Date |
Click or tap to enter a date. |
Anticipated Court Date: 8/25/2026
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: Toi Babineaux, Director, Housing & Community Development; Jessica Barelas, Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter