Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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): 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 Public Health Services for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for grant funds in the amount of $3,000,000, with no required match, for the Older Adults Home Modification Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Older Adults Home Modification Program provides funding to support home modifications and repair services for low-income seniors, to reduce fall risks and other home safety hazards that put older seniors at risk of injury or premature institutionalization. Harris County Public Health’s Environmental Public Health (EPH) Division protects the public’s health by ensuring a safe and secure environment in Harris County, including through home-based safety work such as lead hazard control and built environment programs. HCPH is seeking the court’s approval to apply for the Older Adults Home Modification Program funding, which would support EPH’s ongoing efforts to reduce hazards and help seniors age safely across Harris County.
Expected Impact:
If approved, this item will allow Harris County to provide safety and accessibility modifications, repairs, and renovations to 130 housing units for low-income residents 62 and older across the 33 m...
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