Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
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Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to allocate $500,000 to Harris County Public Health for continued abatement of public health nuisances (PHN) and related services in the unincorporated areas of Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
ARPA-funded PHN abatements and related services have been extremely successful in Precinct 2, contributing to a total of 112 abatements. To continue addressing constituent concerns, Precinct 2 is allocating $500,000 to Public Health to sustain PHN efforts in unincorporated areas of the precinct following the depletion of ARPA funds.
With this additional funding, Public Health will continue addressing nuisances at a high volume, consistent with past efforts.
This funding originated from Precinct specific allocated funding ($1M) during the FY2025 budget process.
Expected Impact:
This funding will help address public health, public safety, and quality-of-life issues associated with nuisances across the Precinct.
Alternative Options:
Abatements in Precinct 2 would be funded solely through annual HUD grants received by Harris County Public Health. This funding is restricted to structural demolitions and supports a limited number of demolitions. Additionally, because these funds must be used across the entire county, the number of abatements that could occur within unincorporated Precinct 2 would be further constrained. Furthermore, any other abatements must be made by the property owners, which may result in a long legal process during which the property would remain in the same undesirable condition.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Carla Valenzuela, Policy Manager, Administrative and Internal Affairs
Attachments (if applicable): Memorandum of Understanding, HCPH and Commissioner Precinct 2.