Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Jerry Garcia, Precinct 2
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to submit a renewal application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $90,000, with a required match of $22,500, for the FY26 Victim Assistance Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Grant Funds will enable the Precinct's Victims Assistance Unit to connect crime victims with available resources, educate victims on their rights, familiarize victims with the criminal justice process, and assist with Crime Victims' Compensation applications. Grant funds will be used to fund the majority of salary and benefits of a Civilian Coordinator III in the Victim Assistance Unit. For FY 2026 there is a 20% match required which would fund the remainder of Salary, Benefits, and Operating Cost for this Division.
Expected Impact:
This grant 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:
Without the grant fund and match, the program would have to be terminated.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to familie...
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