Legislation Details

File #: 26-1560    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 2/23/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/4/2026 Final action: 3/4/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute a Lease and Facility Use Agreement between Harris County and the East Harris County Empowerment Council (EHCEC), a Texas non-profit corporation for office space located at 15430 East Freeway, Channelview, Texas, 77530, which is a facility built to house community-based programs to address all aspects of social determinants of health including but not limited to homeless outreach, community resources, preventive healthcare, civic engagement, as well as housing instability, workforce and small business development.
Attachments: 1. 26-1560-20260304-EHCEC H.C. Lease Agreement-15430 E. Fwy., with Order.pdf

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia

 

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Type of Request: Contract - Award

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request that the County Judge execute a Lease and Facility Use Agreement between Harris County and the East Harris County Empowerment Council (EHCEC), a Texas non-profit corporation for office space located at 15430 East Freeway, Channelview, Texas, 77530, which is a facility built to house community-based programs to address all aspects of social determinants of health including but not limited to homeless outreach, community resources, preventive healthcare, civic engagement, as well as housing instability, workforce and small business development.

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Background and Discussion:

 

Harris County received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and used the funds to construct an approximate 10,000 square foot facility to house community-based programs to address all aspects of social determinants of health.  EHCEC needs office space to assist Harris County in providing services to community.

 

Expected Impact:

 

The leasing of office space allows EHCEC to provide healthcare services to all constituents who come to the new facility.

 

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.

County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.

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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

Health Initiative (Goal 4): O1: Coordinate health organizations to improve access and care.

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): W1: Use data to increase homelessness diversion.

 

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Address (if applicable): 15430 East Freeway, Channelview, Texas, 77530

Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 3/4/2026

 

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Chara Bowie, Deputy Director - Strategic Initiatives and Community Impact, Precinct 2; David Chang, Senior Director - Finance & Budget. Precinct 2

 

Attachments (if applicable):

 

1.                     Lease and Use Agreement

2.                     Court Order