Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval of two positions effective February 10, 2024 and American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery funds in the amount of $818,100 for internal resources in support of implementation and administration of ARPA programs in the Jobs & Education portfolio.
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Background and Discussion:
Early Childhood Initiatives in the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity is responsible for managing approximately $178M in ARPA-funded programs targeted at improving outcomes for Harris County’s youngest constituents. Several new programs will come online during the first two quarters of the calendar year 2024. This request will support the hiring of two managers to implement and manage important Early Childhood Initiatives programs: 1 Manager responsible for the day-to-day management of the Harris County SHINE program and the County Connections Program, and 1 Manger responsible for the day-to-day management of the Harris County ACCTS Program, the Harris County Early Childhood Resiliency Fund Program, and the Harris County Helping Hands Program. Both positions will be funded until 12/31/2026 to align with the closeout of ARPA programs.
Please note that this budget was reviewed and approved by the ARPA Steering Committee in compliance with established ARPA approval processes.
Expected Impact:
The budget request of $818,100 will come from ARPA funds and no increase will occur to DEEO’s general fund budget. This administrative support is critical to ensuring ARPA-funded programs are successfully launched, monitored, completed, and all closeout is done properly in compliance with Treasury requirements.
Alternative Options:
Failure to fund administrative resources would cause significant strain on the department’s current staff, elevate compliance and financial risk, and potentially compromise the quality of program delivery or federal compliance.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
x Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Early Childhood Initiatives |
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FY 25 |
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Incremental Expenditures (do NOT write values in thousands or millions) |
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Labor Expenditures |
$204,525 |
$272,700 |
$340,875 |
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Total Incremental Expenditures |
$204,525 |
$272,700 |
$340,875 |
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2651 - American Rescue Plan 2021 |
$204,525 |
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$340,875 |
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Total Additional Budget Requested |
$204,525 |
$272,700 |
$340,875 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$204,525 |
$272,700 |
$340,875 |
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Current Position Count for Service |
6 |
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Additional Positions Requested |
2 |
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Total Personnel |
8 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 01/30/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 02/10/2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Estella Gonzalez, Executive Director, Department of Equity Economic Opportunity; Santrice Jones, Director, Early Childhood Initiatives, Department of Equity Economic Opportunity
Attachments (if applicable): 3441 Forms