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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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 $12,540.38, for the FY 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive.
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Background and Discussion:
Officers participating in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will make enforcement of impaired driving their top priority. Enforcement will occur during the following holiday periods: Christmas/New Year's, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. The goal is to reduce crashes, fatalities, and injuries, through high visibility enforcement and public education.
Expected Impact:
A reduction in crashes, fatalities, and injuries related to impaired driving is expected.
Alternative Options:
No known viable alternative to accomplish the goal of reducing crashes, fatalities, and injuries with grant funded overtime.
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 FY 2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Comprehensive Grant
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precincts 3 & 4
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost
Labor
Non-Labor
Total
Recurring Expenses
Funding Sources
Existing Budget
1000 - General Fund
$12,540.38
$
$12,540.38
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