Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
Project ID (if applicable): NA
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): NA
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): NA
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): NA
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for selection of Equity Initiative and funding request.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 8, 2024, Commissioners Court directed “the County Administrator to develop and return to the November 12, 2024, Commissioners Court meeting with:
1. A comprehensive plan for the creation of a Latino Equity Initiative, which includes:
o Specific goals and objectives aimed at addressing disparities for the Latino community in Harris County.
2. A detailed plan for a Latino Equity Summit, including:
o Identification of key stakeholders, including community leaders, public and private sector experts, and advocacy organizations.
o Guidelines for producing a post-summit report outlining recommendations and next steps for the Latino Equity Initiative.
3. A comprehensive plan for the creation of an equity initiative for all underserved and undervalued communities.
4. A detailed plan for an equity summit for all underserved and undervalued communities.”
Expected Impact: Overtime, the Harris County Equity Initiatives will reduce economic, health, and social inequities experienced by Harris County’s underserved and undervalued communities.
Alternative Options: To continue with the current approach and operate from a blind and underinformed approach.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
X Housing
X Public Health
X Transportation
X Flooding
X Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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10/08/2024 |
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Return to Court |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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1000 - General Fund |
Options A&C: $697K Option B: $925K |
Options A&C: $542K Option B: $570K |
Options A&C: $1.24 Million Option B: $1.5 Million |
Options A&C: $1.41 Million Option B: $1.72 Million |
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Options A&C: $697K Option B: $925K |
Options A&C: $542K Option B: $570K |
Options A&C: $1.24 Million Option B: $1.5 Million |
Options A&C: $1.41 Million Option B: $1.72 Million |
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Total Funding Request |
Options A&C: $697K Option B: $925K |
Options A&C: $542K Option B: $570K |
Options A&C: $1.24 Million Option B: $1.5 Million |
Options A&C: $1.41 Million Option B: $1.72 Million |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
Option A: 7 Option B: 9 Option C: 7 |
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Total Personnel |
Option A: 10 Option B: 12 Option C: 10 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 11/12/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Arelia Johnson, Ph.D., Chief Equity Officer, Office of County Administration
Attachments (if applicable): Equity Initiatives