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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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

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): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

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.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken 04/10/2025 215 Approved
Location: Precinct 1
Address (if applicable): n/a
Precinct(s): Precinct 1

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