Legislation Details

File #: 24-2032    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memorandum of Understanding Status: Passed
File created: 3/20/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a Data Use Agreement with the United Way of Greater Houston for diversion services that include case management and financial assistance.
Attachments: 1. Backup Data Sharing Agreement_UWGH

Department: Housing and Community Development

Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a Data Use Agreement with the United Way of Greater Houston for diversion services that include case management and financial assistance.

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Background and Discussion:

HCHCD and the United Way will provide personalized case management and early crisis intervention and diversion assistance to residents that are facing homelessness or a potential housing crisis, residents living in unstable conditions, and those requiring intensive intervention and navigation to basic needs programs. HCHCD is leveraging existing CDBG, ESG, and ERA2 funds for this project.

 

Expected Impact:

There is no financial impact associated with the Data Sharing Agreement.

 

Alternative Options:

There are no alternative options.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

X Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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1/30/24

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Memorandum of Understanding Approved between HCD & UWGH

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: March 26, 2024

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): March 27,2024

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Jo Anne Estrada, Community Impact Director, Housing and Community Development

 

Attachments (if applicable): Data Sharing Agreement between HCD & UWGH along with the approved MOU between HCD & UWGH.