Primary Department: Harris Health System
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Esmaeil Porsa
Secondary Department: Harris Health System
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Patrick Casey
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Real Property Acquisition Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris Health
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Real Estate Purchases
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris Health System for approval to acquire real property at 1006 W. 34th, Houston, TX 77018 to develop a new Northwest Health Center.
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Background and Discussion: Harris Health identified Northwest Health Center as a priority area for improved ambulatory access based on community-need and access considerations, including limited nearby resources for the target population and anticipated area change associated with redevelopment activity.
Expected Impact: Acquisition of the property will advance Harris Health’s voter-approved bond program by enabling development of a new community-based health center in a high-need area of Precinct 1. The project is expected to expand access to outpatient health care services closer to residents, reduce barriers to care, support earlier intervention and chronic disease management, and increase Harris Health’s capacity to serve this area and other north Houston communities.
Alternative Options:
No viable alternatives have been identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): ...
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