The Court approved awarding a contract and authorizing the County Judge to sign an agreement with Making it Better dba Literacy Now for $100,000 to cover literacy intervention services provided to the Public Library from September 2025 through April 2026, with the contract running through May 31, 2027 and one renewal option.
What it means for you
Making it Better dba Literacy Now will be paid $100,000 for literacy intervention services already delivered to Harris County Public Library patrons, and may continue providing those services through at least May 2027.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Absent
4–0, per the official record.