The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) recommends that the City Council approve an interlocal agreement between the City of Houston and Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) to support youth out-of-school programs and activities and establish a maximum contract amount of $3,850,000.00. HPARD receives budgeted funding of $550,000.00 per year ($2,750,000.00/5 years). The remaining $220,000.00 per year ($1,100,000.00/5 years) is capacity should Council Members choose to request that CDSF monies be put toward the program. An annual breakdown is shown below. This is a one-year agreement with four one-year renewal terms. The HCDE's afterschool division will manage the program, the Cooperative for After-School Enrichment (CASE) and it is also called CASE for Kids City Connections (the program)
Applicants selected for funding must serve children between kindergarten through 12th grade during the hours before school, after school, on weekends, and/or during summer. Projects funded by the program will take place in various locations, including schools, community centers, and churches. Eligible applicants must be a Texas school district or be an IRS-designated 501 (c)3 and be formally registered with the Texas Secretary of State as a Not-for-Profit entity for at least one calendar year before August 31, 2021. Program fund recipients must match the total amount of funding on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The match may be cash or in-kind support from other sources.
Among other responsibilities, HCDE agrees to develop and publish a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluate and score eligible applicant proposals, coordinate the dispersion of Program funds to selected recipients, conduct evaluations of Program fund recipients' projects, and provide an annual report organized by Council District.
The contract allows for Additional Community Awards totaling up to $220,000 annually should District Council Members opt to fund additional awards through the Council District Service Fund Program. If Council approves, this will be the eighth year the program will be implemented with City funding.
Annual Program Funding Details:
Community Awards ($45,000 per Council District) $495,000
HCDE CASE Administration Fee $55,000
Additional CDSF Community Awards (Up To) $220,000
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2023 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
Director's Signature:
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Kenneth Allen, Director
Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY23
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Parks and Recreation Department
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$550,000.00
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$2,200,000.00
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$2,750,000.00
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| CDSF Up to |
$220,000.00 |
$880,000.00 |
$1,100,000.00 |