ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston, HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM and BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE for Case Management Services in connection with the treatment of Human Trafficking Victims; providing a maximum contract amount $87,500.00 - Grant and Other Funds

The Harris Health System (HHS) will hire and supervise a human trafficking health care case manager at Ben Taub Hospital to collect data, assist trafficking victims to enroll in applicable financial assistance programs, make referrals to appropriate specialists to meet healthcare needs of trafficking victims, and coordinate with other case managers at shelters to provide rehabilitative treatment to victims. HHS will compile de-identified information in connection with the assessment of the trafficking victims and transmit such information to the Mayor’s Office of Anti-Human Trafficking.

HHS will pay the case manager a salary of $87,500.00. The City will reimburse HHS $70,000 and secure a third-party sponsor to pay HHS the remaining $17,500. The City’s payment will be from grant funds obtained from a grant awarded by the Office of the Texas Governor Criminal Justice Division.

$70,000 - Fund 5030 (from OOG CJD Grant)

$17,500 (cash match provided by third party - Fund 5040