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 approval to accept from Harris County Housing and Community Development grant funds in the amount of $190,000, with a required match of $50,000, for the Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program, and extend one (1) associated grant position to September 30, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the Harris County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program is to abate unsafe structures in Harris County neighborhoods that pose a health and safety risk to area residents including children.
Expected Impact:
The expected long-range impact is to remove 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 grant activities.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
X Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
X Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
03/26/2024
297
Nuisance Abatement Program Application Approved
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
PY2024 CDBG Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost
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