Department: Sheriff
Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Houston
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 submit a joint application with the City of Houston to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $1,286,117, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County is eligible to receive a grant in the amount of $1,286,117 with no required match. Grant funds will be used by the Sheriff's Office to purchase equipment, such as computers, software, cameras, and safety gear, as well as for overtime costs and to provide training. In keeping with historical precedent, 25% of the grant amount will be allocated to the Constables.
Expected Impact:
Grant funds will enable the Sheriff's Office and the Constables to purchase needed law enforcement equipment and to work overtime hours to reduce case backlogs.
Alternative Options:
Not accepting this award would result in the forfeiture of these grant funds.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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