Department: District Attorney
Department Head/Elected Official: Kim Ogg
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): GY25 Intoxication Source Project
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $496,132.76, with a required match of $124,033.19, for the FY 25 Vehicular Crimes: Intoxication Source Initiative Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation via the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), this grant supports local projects that further the strategy and goal of reducing the number of motor vehicle related crashes, injuries and fatalities in Texas. The program areas for the General Traffic Safety grants include various eligible activities, including Emergency Medical Services, Occupant Protection, Motorcycle Safety, and others.
Expected Impact:
The approval of this grant will fund the Intoxication Source Initiative for the Vehicular Division of the Harris County District Attorney's Office where DUIs and related crimes are investigated and prosecuted proactively based on identified concentrated related crime sources.
Alternative Options:
To find alternate sources of funding or discontinue the program.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
8/29/2023
Previous award accepted.
Location:
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Intoxication So...
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