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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: 2/13/2018
District D
Item Creation Date: 12/15/2017
HCD17-120 Houston Help, Inc., Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Community Residence
Agenda Item#: 8.
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| | | | | | | | Summary:
ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and HOUSTON HELP, INC, to add up to $367,975.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a community residence, along with the provision of other supportive services |
| | | | | | | | Background:
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) recommends approval of a second contract amendment between the City of Houston and Houston Help Inc. to finance the administration and operation of a HOPWA community residence with supportive services.
The City will grant Houston Help Inc. $367,975.00 to operate a 50-unit community residence for 50 HOPWA-eligible households, and to provide permanent housing and supportive services for persons affected by HIV/AIDS. Supportive services include case management, child care and life skills training. Operating costs include property management, utilities, property insurance and other similar costs. HOPWA funds are providing 41% of the cost of this program.
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Category
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Total Contract Services
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Percent
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Administrative
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$4,733.00
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1.3%
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Supportive Services
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$119,193.00
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32.4%
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Operating Costs
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$244,049.00
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66.3%
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Total
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$367,975.00
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100%
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HCDD conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for HOPWA contracts for fiscal year 2016. Houston Help Inc. was one of the agencies selected. The original contract was from March 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017, and the first amendment extended the contract through February 28, 2018. This amendment will extend the contract through February 28, 2019.
Houston Help Inc. began receiving HOPWA funds through the City in 1998.
The Housing and Community Affairs Committee reviewed this item on January 16, 2018.
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Tom McCasland, Director
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| | | | | | | | Prior Council Action:
02/24/16 (O) 2016-0137
02/15/17 (O) 2017-0089
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| | | | | | | | Amount and Source of Funding:
$367,975.00
Houston Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) - Fund 5000 |
| | | | | | | | Contact Information:
Roxanne Lawson
832-394-6307 |
| ATTACHMENTS: | | Description | Type | | Cover Sheet | Signed Cover sheet |
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