Department: Constables
Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Ted Heap
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
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 Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $133,371, with a required cash match of $33,343, for the FY25 Crime Victim's Assistance Program, and extend two associated positions to September 30, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose for the program is to provide services and assistance to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process. Services may include responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims, assisting victims in stabilizing their lives, providing victims with safety and security, and assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system. Grant funds aid the department in providing statutorily mandated service. Texas CCP Article 56.02.
Expected Impact:
The program will keep providing services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process.
Alternative Options:
There is no known viable alternative to accomplish the stated goal that is cost effective as this grant 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):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
01/30/2024
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Approval to accept FY25 General Victims Assistance Direct Services Program, Crime Vic...
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