Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 2022-005; 2020-050L
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County
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 Housing and Community Development for approval of a sixth amendment to an agreement with The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Funds.
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Background and Discussion:
On August 23, 2022, Harris County Commissioners Court approved an agreement between Harris County and The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston (CFTH)/Harris County for Housing Services and Intermediary/Monitoring Services, a project within the Community-wide COVID-19 Housing Program (CCHP). The project was awarded $8,703,197.00 in ARPA SLFRF to allow CFTH to serve as the lead project manager for Phase 2 of the CCHP, and as the financial intermediary and monitor for the sub-awardees selected to aid vulnerable residents of Harris County experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On December 13, 2022, Commissioners Court approved a First Amendment between Harris County and CFTH to clarify fund disbursement backup documentation and report deadlines. No additional funds were added to the project. The total project allocation remained $8,703,197.00 in ARPA SLFRF.
On July 15, 2024, Commissioners Court approved a Second Amendment to add $290,772.00, increasing the Limitation of Appropriation to $8,993,969.00 in ARPA SLFRF, extended the project through January 31, 2025; and revised the Federal Award Identification Table, the Scope of Services to Agreement, Section V. Housing Services Staff and the Budget to include The Salvation Army of Greater Houston (“TSA”) as a Permanent Supportive Housing sub-awardee.
On December 10, 2024, Commissioners Court approved a Third Amendment to extend the project through July 31, 2025, add $805,832.00 thereby increasing the Limitation of Appropriation to $9,799,801.00 in ARPA SLFRF, update the Federal Award Identification Table and the Budget.
On July 10, 2025, Commissioners Court approved a Fourth Amendment to extend the project term through March 31, 2026; add $68,975.16 thereby increasing the Limitation of Appropriation to $9,868,776.16 in ARPA SLFRF; and update the Federal Award Identification Table, the Scope of Services, and the Budget.
On March 19, 2026, Commissioners Court approved a Fifth Amendment to extend the term of the project until the earlier of 120 days after funds are fully expended and September 30, 2026, increase the project budget by $94,017.99 in PY2020 Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Funds increasing the Limitation of Appropriation to $9,962,794.15 in ARPA SLFRF and CDBG-CV funds, and updated the Federal Award Identification Table, the Scope of Services and the Budget.
The Sixth Amendment to the Agreement will increase the project budget by $210,303.20 in PY2020 Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV3) Funds, increasing the Limitation of Appropriation to $10,173,097.35 in ARPA SLFRF and CDBG-CV funds and update the Federal Award Identification Table (Exhibit C) and the Budget (Exhibit F).
Expected Impact:
There is no additional financial impact on the County. The total of $210,303.20 in PY2020 CDBG-CV3 funds will be re-allocated from other HCD projects with unexpended balances.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: W: Transition people experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): W2: Increase stock of permanent supportive housing.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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01/25/2022 |
22-0627 |
Approval of CCHP 2.1 REI |
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08/23/2022 |
22-4846 |
Approval of Master Agreement |
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12/13/2022 |
22-7730 |
Approval of First Amendment |
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07/15/2024 |
24-4191 |
Approval of Second Amendment |
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12/10/2024 |
24-7693 |
Approval of Third Amendment |
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07/10/2025 |
25-4146 |
Approval of Fourth Amendment |
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3/19/2026 |
26-1874 |
Approval of Fifth Amendment |
Location:
Address (if applicable): Various Locations
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Homelessness Response |
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Total Personnel |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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CAO Reviewer Name and Title |
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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 4/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Natalie Garcia, Assistant Director of Stewardship & Performance, HCD and Elizabeth R. Winfrey, Director of Stewardship and Performance, HCD
Attachments (if applicable): Sixth Agreement Amendment