Legislation Details

File #: 26-5819    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Empower Community Development Corporation to extend the term through September 27, 2027 to continue implementing Project Canvas, a youth development initiative aimed at equipping 7th-12th grade students with the skills, resources, and knowledge to pursue post-secondary education and career paths.
Attachments: 1. 3a. Empower CDC_First Amendment_v1.pdf
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Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Empower Community Development Corporation to extend the term through September 27, 2027 to continue implementing Project Canvas, a youth development initiative aimed at equipping 7th-12th grade students with the skills, resources, and knowledge to pursue post-secondary education and career paths.

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.

County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.

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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K3: Increase reskilling and upskilling opportunities by leveraging community colleges, nonprofits, and other training and resource providers.

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04/10/2025

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Location: Precinct 1

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Precinct(s): Precinct 1

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Lindsey Geramifar, Law and Compliance Officer

 

Attachments (if applicable): Agreement