Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - 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 for approval of two positions for the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) Program effective November 18, 2023.
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Background and Discussion:
There is a need to create one (1) Program Assistant and one (1) Data Analyst to support the HART Program expansion throughout Harris County, which will allow Harris County Public Health to further expand 24/7 operations of HART in HCSO District IV, as well as future Districts as approved by Commissioner's Court.
Expected Impact: Increase to labor expenses for the remainder of FY24 by approximately $140,640 and $166,210 on an ongoing annual basis in salary and benefits, which will be covered with existing general funds approved by Commissioners Court on September 12, 2023 for the HART program expansion. These positions will support Public Health Services.
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
09/12/2023
Page 2 Item 1
To approve funding Public Health and the Sheriff's Office to expand the Holistic Assistance Response Team program to begin expansion in at least one district by the end of FY24 and to fund an evaluation of the HART program for $2,200,000.
Location:
Address (if applicable): 1111 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Community Health and ...
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