Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Kera Backer
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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 for approval to accept from Ms. Kera Backer a donation in the amount of $3,160.90 to be used in producing Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) identification (ID) cards for one year.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HSCO) launched the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) in 2015 to provide support to the local homeless population. A key component of this initiative was the creation of the HOT ID, an identification card that can be used as a supporting document for obtaining a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) ID. With a HOT ID, individuals can access shelters, food pantries, public assistance, banking services, disability benefits, and obtain a copy of their Social Security card.
Expected Impact:
This donation provides enough funding to produce HOT IDs for 3,500 Harris County residents experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness. At a materials cost of just $0.68 per card, this investment represents a minimal expense with the potential for significant and immediate impact on individuals’ ability to access critical services and improve their overall stability.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: W: Transition people experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/9/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 7/9/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Michael Lanham, Director of Finance
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