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): C2022-005a
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 $100,000 for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program, Project No. C2022-005a.
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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 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program to revise the quarterly performance requirements, increase the total amount of eligible households to be served from five to 14, and add $100,000 in CDBG funding for a total of $300,000 in CDBG funds.
Expected Impact:
To provide funding for lead hazard control 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 $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) funds will be added to the budget of the referenced project.
Alternative Options:
If the agreement amendment is not approved, then efforts to abate lead hazards from the ...
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