Primary Department: County Library
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): LIFI TSLAC Expansion
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas State Library and Archives Commission
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Infrastructure (Design, Construction, Maintenance)
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission grant funds in the amount of $650,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement Expansion Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Library seeks to bridge the digital divide in an underserved community by expanding high-speed fiber connectivity to potential satellite library locations and enhancing the computer lab at multiple branch libraries. Fiber access will transform satellite sites into digital hubs for remote work, digital access, and education. The lab expansion will offer improved resources for workforce training, distance learning, and community programs. Partnering with local organizations and contractors, this initiative will strengthen digital access, support economic growth, and promote community engagement.
Expected Impact:
This grant allows the capacity for expanded access to high-speed fiber connectivity and enhancements to the computer lab at multiple branch libraries.
Alternative Options:
The County Library would have to request additional general funds to be able to complete the scope of the project. There were no other alternatives identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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06/12/25 |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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FY26 Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement Expansion Program |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$135,000 |
$515,000 |
$650,000 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/30/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Tristan Crayton, Policy Analyst, County Library
Attachments (if applicable): Court Order, Notice of Award Letter, Budget Template