Department: Community Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 by Community Services for approval of one (1) position effective January 14, 2023, in connection with an agreement between Harris County and the Texas General Land Office (GLO), using Community Development Block Grant - Flood Control Infrastructure and Mitigation Program funds.
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Background and Discussion:
On August 31, 2022, Commissioners Court approved an agreement between Harris County and the Texas General Land Office for CDBG-MIT funds in the amount of $750,000,000.00 for Flood Control Infrastructure and Mitigation.
CDBG-MIT represents an opportunity to fund strategic and high-impact activities to mitigate disaster risk identified by a community and reduce future losses. This position will coordinate and monitor activities that provide assistance in areas impacted by recent disasters. The position will carry out strategic and high-impact activities to mitigate disaster risks and reduce future losses in areas impacted by recent disasters.
Expected Impact:
The fiscal impact to the County is anticipated to be $216,567 in CDBG-MIT funds and $216,567 in General Funds.
Alternative Options:
The alternative would be to not add the position and the work would be placed upon existing overburdened staff which may significantly hinder the timely completion of the project.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
X Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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