Department: County Judge
Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Judge
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): GY23_PSGP
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to allocate a total of $171,000 ($128,250-PSGP grant funds/$42,750-Houston Ship Channel Security District matching funds) from the FY2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) EMW-2023-PU-00012 to the Harris County Sheriff's Office for security enhancements in accordance with Investment Justification No. 4 and its corresponding budget.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 10, 2023, Commissioners Court accepted a total of $1,940,740 in FY 2023 Port Security Grant
Program funds. Out of that amount, the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has been awarded $171,000 for
maritime security risk mitigation in accordance with Investment Justification No. 4. The total award of
$171,000 consists of $128,250 in FY 2023 PSGP grant funds with a match of $42,750 from the Houston Ship
Channel Security District.
Expected Impact:
This grant will provide funding to complete the program priorities that will buy down risks associated with PSGP Homeland Security guidelines.
Alternative Options: N/A
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):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/10/2023
322
Request for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant funds in the amount of $1,473,035.00, and supply the match (discretionary included) towards the Management and Administration cost categories for the FY2023 Port Security Grant...
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