Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, M.A., LCSW
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the additional amount of $350,000 for additional temporary respite care services for youth aged 13 through 17 at the Youth Diversion Center for Resources for Children and Adults for the extended period of January 1, 2027 – September 30, 2027, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The ARPA Steering Committee recommended the approval of Harris County general funds in Fiscal Year 2027 to support ongoing operations of the Youth Diversion Center. That recommendation will be voted on by Commissioner’s Court later in Fiscal Year 2026. The Harris Center is pursuing braided funding to continue operations through September 30, 2027.
With a maximum census of twelve (12), the Youth Diversion Center’s structure will be consistent with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) crisis respite facility regulatory standards as operated by a Local Mental Health Authority. A legally authorized representative (LAR/guardian) will be require...
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