Department: Constables
Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Ted Heap, Harris County Precinct 5
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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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 Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $50,033.28, with a required match of $12,539.12, for the FY25 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle Program (STEP CMV).
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Background and Discussion:
Officers participating in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will make enforcement of DWI Speed, Safety Belt, Hazardous Moving Violations, and Distracted Driving offenses their top priority. Enforcement will occur from October 01, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The goal is to reduce commercial motor vehicle crashes, fatalities, and injuries, through high visibility enforcement and public education.
Expected Impact:
A reduction in crashes, fatalities, and injuries related to speed, alcohol or drug impairment, distracted driving, intersection crashes, or lack of restraint devices is expected.
Alternative Options:
No known viable alternative to accomplish the goal of reducing crashes, fatalities, and injuries with grant funded overtime.
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X_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Action Taken
01/30/2024
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Approval to accept FY25 Selective Traffic Enforcement Comprehensive Grant
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