Department: Community Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Adrienne M. Holloway, Ph.D., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 2020-0048
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - project was awarded prior to launch of County's M/WBE Program
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Community Services for approval of a first amendment to an interlocal agreement between Harris County and The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD to extend the term of the Community COVID Housing Program (CCHP) - Harris Center at Dennis Street project through September 30, 2023.
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Background and Discussion:
On March 8, 2022, Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for the CCHP-Harris Center at Dennis Street project. The project provides residential services to 24 eligible individuals experiencing homelessness assisted through CCHP in order to transition to accessible permanent housing options. Rehabilitation services include mental health screenings and treatment, Social Security Disability application assistance, substance abuse treatment, employment services, transportation services, and comprehensive case management. The term is being extended to allow for all funds obligated to the project to be expended.
Expected Impact:
There will be no additional fiscal impact to the County with this amendment; the total project allocation remains $1,716,012 in PY2020 CDBG CV1 and CV3 funds.
Alternative Options:
No other funding is available to continue the needed services.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
X Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environm...
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