Department: Housing and Community Development
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 2024-007A, 2024-007D, 2024-007E, 2024-007F
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Covenant House Texas; Houston Area Women's Center; HTX H.O.P.E. Haven; and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.
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 for approval of four (4) Emergency Solutions Grants Entitlement (ESG-EN) funded agreements with Covenant House Texas for Street Outreach Program for Homeless Youth/Young Adults; Houston Area Women's Center for Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter; HTX H.O.P.E. Haven for Street Outreach; and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. for Emergency Housing Project.
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Background and Discussion:
On August 6, 2024, Harris County Commissioners Court approved the PY2024 Annual Action Plan for ESG Entitlement funds, which included a Harris County Homeless Program that is supported by the four (4) project activities listed below.
1. Covenant House Texas for Street Outreach Program for Homeless Youth/Young Adults in the amount of $50,000,
2. Houston Area Women's Center for Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter in the amount of $135,010,
3. HTX H.O.P.E. Haven for Street Outreach in the amount of $100,000, and
4. The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. for Emergency Housing Project in the amount of $68,601.
Expected Impact:
The project activities will benefit individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The total cost of the Agreements is $353,611.00 and is totally funded with PY2024 ESG funds.
Alternative Options:
If the agreements are not approved, then homeless persons will not benefit from the project activities.
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