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City of Houston Quality of Life Committee met July 24.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Welcoming Remarks – Chairman Julian Ramirez and Vice Chair Amy Peck

2. Scooters

Micromobility and Public Safety – presented by Maria Irshad, Deputy Director, ARA and Captain Melissa Countryman, HPD

3. Public Services Contracts (HCD)

a. The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and The Beacon of Downtown Houston, to provide up to $480,922.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Homeless Diversion Services consisting of case management and other diversion solutions to homeless households. (All Districts)

b. HCD recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and Northwest Assistance Ministries, providing up to $1,153,870.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding for a program that will serve approximately 75 households annually who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. (All Districts)

c. HCD recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and Wesley Community Center, providing up to $580,264.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a program that will serve approximately 75 individuals annually who are at risk for homelessness. (All Districts)

d. HCD recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Fourth Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and The Salvation Army, extending the term of the Agreement and providing up to an additional $622,432.91 in Community Development Block Grant – CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds to continue the provision of diversion, homeless prevention, and other services to a minimum of 775 households who are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk for immediate homelessness. (All Districts)

e. HCD recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Second Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and Covenant House Texas, providing up to an additional $200,000.00 in FY2025 Homeless Housing and Services Program – Youth (HHSP-Y) funds for the continued operation of a Youth Homeless Program. (All Districts)

f. HCD recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and Healthcare for the Homeless - Houston, providing up to $700,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a program that will serve approximately 200 individuals annually. (All Districts)

g. HCD recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and Bread of Life, Inc., providing up to $901,290.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds to provide: (1) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA); (2) Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU); (3) Permanent Housing Placement Services (PHPS); and (4) Supportive Services for 112 very-low income households in which one or more members are living with HIV/AIDS. (All Districts)

h. HCD recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston and The Montrose Center, providing up to $1,791,845.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds for a project that provides (1) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA); (2) Short Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU); (3) Permanent Housing Placement Services (PHPS); and (4) Supportive Services to a minimum of 248 very-low income households living with HIV/AIDS. (District

i. Director’s Comments Michael Nichols, HCD Director

6. Public Comment – Public comment will be accepted in person only. Members of the public who wish to sign up to speak may do so by emailing atlarge1@houstontx.gov by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 or may simply be present at City Council Chambers during this item on the agenda. Public speakers will be called at their designated time per the agenda.

7. Adjourn

https://www.houstontx.gov/council/committees/qol/20250724/agenda.pdf