ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to the Houston Recovery Center LGC for full Fiscal Year 2017 Operational Expenses for the Houston Center for  Sobriety pursuant  to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and the HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER LGC - $1,646,624.00 - General Fund

To continue Houston Recovery Center, LGC operations for the full FY2017, the Houston Center for Sobriety requires funding of operating capital in the amount of $1,646,624.00.  Funds for this payment are included in the City’s General Government approved budget for FY2017.

On May 16, 2012, City Council approved Resolution 2012-14 which authorized the creation of the Houston Recovery Center Local Government Corporation (the “LGC”) to operate and manage the Houston Center for Sobriety (the “Sobering Center”) on behalf of the City of Houston.  The Sobering Center is an alternative to jail for inebriates.  Instead, law enforcement officers will bring them to the Sobering Center where they will be kept a minimum of eight hours for sobering purposes.  The facility will provide triage, observation and necessary outpatient services which will enable staff to manage intoxication and ensure safe withdrawal for admitted individuals.  Additionally, the Sobering Center building will house the Houston Police Department Mental Health Unit and other community agencies to facilitate efforts in reducing substance abuse through intervention.

To continue LGC operations for the full FY2017, the Sobering Center requires funding of operating capital in the amount of $1,646,624.00.  Funds for this payment are included in the City’s General Government approved budget for FY2017.

Ordinance No. 2012-208, March 7, 2012

Resolution No. 2012-14, May 16, 2012

Ordinance No. 2012-449, May 16, 2012

Ordinance No. 2013-0069, January 23,2013

Ordinance No. 2013-0434, May 8, 2013

Ordinance No. 2014-782,  August 13, 2014

$1,646,624.00   

General Fund (1000)

Kelly Dowe, Director

Arif Rasheed   

Phone: (832) 393-9013