Department: Universal Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable):
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MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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 an amendment to the Period of Performance for the National Pilot Program and Digital Navigators Program to April 30, 2024 as required by the Federal Communications Commission due to termination of federal funding for the Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
In 2023, Harris County was awarded two grants by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase outreach and assist constituents with the sign-up and enrollment process to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), the National Pilot Program (NPP) and National Competitive Outreach Program (NCOP).
Due to Congressional inaction, the last fully funded month for the benefit was April 2024. This request is to accept the amendments to those grants in accordance with FCC terms and conditions.
Expected Impact: The acceptance of amendments will allow US to close out the grants following FCC guidelines and grant policies.
Alternative Options: N/A. The grant period of performance must be edited to reflect the actual grant timeline.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
x Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
x Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
November 30, 2021
154
Passed
April 25, 2023
184
Passed
June 6, 2023
179
Passed
July 18, 2023
399
Passed
July 18, 2023
400
Passed
Location:
Address (if applicable): 1301 Prairie St. Houston, 77002
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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