Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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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 the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for grant funds in the amount of $3 million, with no required match, for the FY 23 Precinct 2 ACCESS2HEALTH Smart Pods (CDS) project.
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Background and Discussion:
This is a non-competitive announcement for Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPF/CDS) Facilities and/or Equipment ("Construction") Projects that will be funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration's Office of Federal Assistance Management (OFAM).
HRSA's mission is to improve health outcomes and achieve health equity through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative, high-value programs. Congress appropriated funding in the FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328) for CPF/CDS projects that support the construction and renovation (including movable equipment) of health care and other facilities.
Expected Impact:
Assist with partial funding for ACCESS2HEALTH Smart Pods project.
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
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Location:
Address (if applicable): Jim Fonteno Park, 14350 1/2 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77049; Pep Mueller Park, 14750 Henry Rd, Houston, TX 77060; Man...
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