Department: Community Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 2022-008i
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.
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 for approval of an Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funded agreement with The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc., in the amount of $69,509 for an Emergency Housing Project that provides emergency bed days to eligible individuals in the county.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 9, 2022, an Annual Action Plan Activity Level Amendment was made to obligate a total of $69,509 in Program Year 2022 ESG funds to The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. for the provision of emergency bed days to eligible individuals in Harris County. This project aims to avert having these individuals, who are fleeing domestic violence and/or sexual assault, live in unsheltered conditions.
Expected Impact:
The total ESG funding for this activity is $69,509. The project is expected to benefit 150 low-income persons.
Alternative Options:
If the agreement is not approved, persons fleeing domestic violence and/or sexual assault will not benefit from the program.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
X Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item #
Action Taken
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Precinct 2
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Homelessness Response
FY 23
FY 24
Next 3 FYs
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