The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and Houston HELP, Inc. (Houston HELP), providing up to $413,091.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds for the continued operation of a permanent housing community residence with supportive services to a minimum of 50 very-low income households living with HIV/AIDS.
Supportive services include comprehensive case management, housing counseling, job training, after-school activities, and other supportive services that reinforce opportunities towards independent living for all household members. Operating costs include, but are not limited to, property management, utilities, and maintenance and repairs.
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Category
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Initial
Allocation
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Supplemental
Allocation
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Maximum
Agreement
Amount
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Percent
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Operating Costs
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$280,000.00
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$0.00
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$280,000.00
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67.78%
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Supportive Services
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$105,000.00
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$0.00
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$105,000.00
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25.42%
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Administrative
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$9,831.85
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$18,259.15
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$28,091.00
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6.80%
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Total
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$394,831.85
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$18,259.15
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$413,091.00
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100.00%
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HCD conducted a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HOPWA services in March 2025 with a one-year renewal option at the City’s discretion. Houston HELP was one of the selected agencies. This Agreement will begin on the date of countersignature of the City Controller and provide funding through September 30, 2026.
Houston HELP has received funding from the City since 1999 and had no findings on their last compliance monitoring review.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
This item was reviewed by the Housing and Affordability Committee on August 19, 2025.
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Michael C. Nichols, Director
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ESTIMATED SPEND AUTHORITY
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FUND SOURCE
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FY26
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Fund 5000
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$394,831.85
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$18,259.15
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$413,091.00
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