Department: Sheriff
Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation
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 by the Sheriff's Office for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $9,910, with a cash match of $2,488, for the FY 2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Operation Slowdown (OpSlow) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The overall goal of this program is to increase effective enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety-related laws to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes by conducting high-visibility saturation patrols within the Enforcement Zones.
Expected Impact:
Reduction of automobile crashes, injuries and fatalities in Harris County. This grant requires a cash match of $2,488.21 from the general fund.
Alternative Options:
Without this grant award Harris County would forfeit the opportunity to receive funding to protect the citizens on Harris County roads.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
5/22
16 (#24-3037)
Application Approved by Commissioners Court
Location: Countywide
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Choose an item.
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Sheriff's Office - Patrol Support Services Bureau
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost
Labor
Non-Labor
Total
Recurring Expenses
Funding Sources
Existing Budget
Grant
$9,909.90
$
$9,909.90
$
1000 - General Fund
$2,488.21
$
$2,488.21
$...
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