Primary Department: County Library
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): FY25_FAMILYSUB
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
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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): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Library for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2026 for the FY25 Family Place Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Family Place Libraries is a proprietary program designed to enhance the parent/child bond and parents’ confidence in their parenting skills. The bulk of the program is delivered through specially designed workshops, which are delivered at the libraries. The libraries are outfitted with toys and inviting spaces for families to play together. This grant allows the program to be installed in five branch libraries.
The period of performance was extended to September 30, 2026, to allow additional time to expend funds.
Expected Impact:
This program provides high-quality parenting training to people who may otherwise be unable to access such services at the Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library and Stratford Branch Library. In addition, it also teaches participants how to access community services.
Alternative Options:
The library could not extend that grant performance period, causing the previous award funding to remain unused. There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/21/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Tristan Crayton, Policy & Grants Analyst, County Library
Attachments (if applicable): Notice of Extension from Grantor