Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton ─ Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Omar Welfare Association
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 Public Health Services for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Omar Welfare Association for a contract extension and to reallocate existing funds within the current budget for the period of performance of June 4, 2024 - August 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount for the American Rescue Plan Act Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund project.
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Background and Discussion:
Omar Welfare Association is a subrecipient of the Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund (RHAF) project, which aims to increase outreach, education, and direct utilization of reproductive healthcare services. By increasing service capacity, it is the goal of Omar Welfare Association to educate, promote, and connect Harris County community members to reproductive healthcare services within identified target areas.
Expected Impact:
This amendment will adjust budget categories and extend the period of performance in the Federal Award Identification Table to support a contract extension and the reallocation of existing funds within the current approved budget. The overall grant amount will remain unchanged at $427,548, with no increase in total funding. Based on remaining funds and the updated scope of work, all funds are expected to be fully expended and programming completed by the August 31, 2026 funding deadline. The project will continue to establish a comprehensive approach to reproductive outreach and education for clients, community members, and leaders throughout Harris County. The subrecipient’s Outreach and Education plan includes the development and distribution of reproductive health education materials, hosting community-based events, and building partnerships to expand access to services. These activities will focus on increasing education among priority populations and underserved communities.
Alternative Options:
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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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Prior Court Action (if any):
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03/14/2023 |
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Approval of RFA process, project proposal, and budget |
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04/23/2024 |
497 |
Award approved |
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03/27/2025 |
15 |
Amendment 1 approved |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: April 16, 2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): April 16, 2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. Ericka Brown, Director of Community Health and Wellness, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): Second Amendment, Budget