Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): ARPA_FLEX
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to increase the maximum budget for FLEX Fund 1040 by an additional $200,000,000 to a total of $315,000,000 to continue supporting projects aligned with ARPA priority outcomes.
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Background and Discussion:
OCA is requesting to increase the maximum budget for FLEX Fund 1040. The approved projects will continue as authorized and any changes requested in the future will go through the existing ARPA governance process (including Focus Area Teams, Steering Committee, Commissioners Court approvals). OCA is working with OMB, the Auditor’s Office, the County Attorney’s Office, and relevant County departments to ensure Harris County remains in full compliance with federal grant requirements.
Expected Impact:
By taking this action, Harris County will be able to expend ARPA funds on immediately eligible costs, making General Fund budget available in the FLEX Fund 1040 to continue funding the projects as currently approved.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court may leave the maximum balance of the FLEX Fund 1040 at its current amount.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: This supports several of the Plan’s Goals based on the specific ARPA projects being funded and the Guiding Principle of Investing Responsibly.
Prior Court Action (if any):
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3/30/2021 |
367 |
Approval of the process, accountability mechanisms, and priorities for the spending of Harris County Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds |
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6/14/2022 |
4 |
Approval to create FLEX Fund 1040 from budget made available by transferring ARPA-eligible expenses to Fund 2651 |
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7/18/2023 |
10 |
Approval to increase maximum budget for FLEX Fund 1040 to $70 million |
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8/27/2024 |
432 |
Approval to increase maximum budget for FLEX Fund 1040 to $115 million |
Location:
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/10/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator, Office of County Administration
Attachments (if applicable):