Department: Community Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): C2022-003a
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Public Health
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 for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Harris County Public Health Department using Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funds in the additional amount of $75,000 for the Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program, Project No. C2022-003a.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 14,2022, Harris County Commissioners Court approved agreements with Harris County Public Health to provide CDBG-EN funding for nuisance abatement and lead-based paint hazard control projects that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals and families in Harris County.
The project amendment includes a first amendment to an agreement between Harris County and Harris County Public Health for the Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Program to revise the quarterly performance requirements, increase the total amount of completed qualified homes from four to 12, and add $75,000 in CDBG funding for a total of $150,000 in CDBG funds.
Expected Impact:
To provide funding for nuisance abatement projects that will benefit individuals who reside within the Harris County service area of whom at least 51% are from low- and moderate-income households. A total of $75,000 in Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funds will be added to the budget of the referenced project.
Alternative Options:
If the agreement amendments are not approved, then efforts to aid in the prevention or elimination o...
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