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: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Community Services Department
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Achievement (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 submit applications to the Harris County Community Services Department (CSD) for grant funds in the amounts of $150,000.00 and $300,000.00, with a discretionary match of $50,000 and $100,000.00, for the PY 2023 Nuisance Abatement Project and PY 2023 Lead-Based Paint Program, respectively.
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Background and Discussion:
Community Services Department (CSD) Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program's primary objective is the development of viable urban communities by abating abandoned unsafe residential structures in an effort to aid in the prevention or elimination of slum and blight within Harris County. The funds can be used for qualifying activities including research, public notices, court documentation, and demolition. The CSD Program's primary objective is the development of viable urban communities by providing the following, principally for persons of low and moderate income: lead-safe; 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 prevention or elimination of slum and blight and provide lead-safe homes within Harris County.
Alternative Options:
N/A
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 ...
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