Department: County Clerk
Department Head/Elected Official: Teneshia Hudspeth, County Clerk
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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 compensate non-exempt law enforcement officers at the approved overtime (time-and-a-half or "z-time") monetary hourly rate for election security work during the Fall 2024 election cycle.
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Background and Discussion:
The County Clerk's Office, Harris County Law Enforcement Agencies, and the Office of County Administration have developed a security plan for the fall 2024 cycle. This plan relies on the participation of non-exempt law enforcement officers, who will be compensated for their time at the approved overtime (time-and-a-half or "z-time") monetary hourly rate of pay. The Harris County Auditor's Office requires Court approval in advance to authorize direct overtime compensation.
Expected Impact:
This authorization will allow for the security of personnel and equipment at central count, rally sites, and voting locations throughout the county. There is no fiscal impact at this time as existing funds have been allocated for election security purposes. Actual costs will be tracked by agencies who will be reimbursed for officer time dedicated to election security. In the event that actual costs exceed existing funds, the County Clerk's Office would return to Commissioners Court with a request for supplemental funding.
Alternative Options:
To provide a decreased level of security for elections operations in the lead up to and during the fall 2024 election cycle.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transpor...
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