The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and The Village Learning Center (The Village), providing up to $200,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a vocational training program with case management services to a minimum of 125 Houstonians with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
The Village will provide vocational training and employment case management to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Services will include training skills assessment, vocational development, and hands-on training in various job sectors. Trainees will receive employment case management to help them develop a resume and apply for job opportunities within the community.
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CATEGORY
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AMOUNT
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PERCENT
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Program Services
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$200,000.00
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100.00%
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Administration
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$0.00
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0.00%
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Total
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$200,000.00
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100.00%
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The initial Agreement term for this program was March 1, 2019 – February 29, 2020. The program is currently operating via the Third Amendment to the original Agreement, expiring on October 31, 2023. This proposed Fourth Amendment will extend the term and provide funding through July 31, 2024.
HCD conducted a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Public Service agreements for fiscal year 2019 with a one-year renewal option for fiscal year 2020. The Village Learning Center was one of the agencies selected. The agency had no findings on their last compliance monitoring.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
This item was reviewed by the Housing and Community Affairs Committee on June 20, 2023.
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Keith W. Bynam, Director