Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): FY25_CDBG
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Housing and Community Development
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 Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Harris County Housing and Community Development grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with a required match of $26,935.32, for the PY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program and extend the three (3) associated grant positions to September 30, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The Housing and Urban Development Grant (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) and the Housing and Community Development (HCD) primary objective for the Lead-Based Paint Abatement Program is the development of viable urban communities by providing the following, principally for persons of low and moderate income: lead-safe and healthy housing; a suitable living environment; and expanded economic opportunities. The funds can be used for qualifying activities including acquisition, construction, and social services.
Expected Impact:
The expected long-range impact is to make Harris County homes lead-safe and provide healthy housing for a suitable living environment, developing viable urban communities primarily for low to moderate income, and expanded economic opportunities; and removal of unsafe structures that are public safety and health risks within the community.
Alternative Options:
None. This process is required by the Harris County Auditor's Office prior to receiving grant funds. Approval ensures uninterrupted staffing to support gr...
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