Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Administration
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The HARRIS CENTER for Mental Health and IDD
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with The HARRIS CENTER for Mental Health and IDD for Community Mental Health Grant Program for the Office of County Administration for the period of September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027, at a cost of $4,230,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Funded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Community Mental Health Grant program is designed to foster community collaboration, reduce duplication of mental health services, and strengthen continuity of care for people receiving services through a diverse local provider network. Specifically, the Community Mental Health Grant (CMHG) program funds support for: Services to fill gaps in mental health prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery, mental health education, screening and assessment, care coordination and integrated services; strategies that help people access, transition between, or remain engaged in mental health services; and Community partnerships to prioritize community needs, leverage resources and coordinate and case manage service delivery.
In Harris County, the Office of County Administration accepts this grant on behalf of the County as a passthrough to The Harris Center, the entity that oversees the grant projects funded by the grant, for the Joint Processing Center program and the Outpatient-Based Competency Restoration program. The local match for the Community Mental Health Grant has historically been provided by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Expected Impact:
If awarded, the Joint Processing Center and Outpatient-Based Competency Restoration programs administered by The Harris Center will be enabled to continue at the existing level of service for two years, from September 1, 2024, and expires on August 31, 2026.
Alternative Options:
Decline the agreement and discontinue these programs
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B1: Increase the use of effective and efficient deflection responses using non-criminal justice resources for non-violent behaviors, particularly those primarily related to substance use, mental health, poverty, and homelessness.B1
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
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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25-3961 |
6/26/2025 |
Request approval to execute an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $4,230,000 for Community Mental Health Grant Program for the Office of County Administration through August 31, 2026, with three (3) one-year renewal options |
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24-0776 |
02/27/2024 |
Request to submit an application for grant funds. |
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24-6876 |
10/29/2024 |
Request to accept grant funds |
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267 |
12/10/2024 |
Request to accept a renewal agreement |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Wayne Young, Executive Director- The Harris Center; Traci Donatto, Director- Grants Management; Oluyomi Olabisi, Buyer, Purchasing Department.
Attachments (if applicable): Letter