Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to submit an application to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for grant funds in the amount of $1,240,191 with a required cash match of $248,039, and in-kind of $1,355,069 for the FY 2026 MVCPA Task Force Grant for the Auto Theft Unit.
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Background and Discussion:
This grant would provide funding for the Sheriff's Auto Theft Unit during the period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026.
Expected Impact:
This grant would provide funding for the Auto Theft Unit to continue combatting motor vehicle burglary, motor vehicle theft, and fraud-related motor vehicle crime and continue participation with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority which fosters a statewide collaborative network amongst auto theft units.
Alternative Options:
If we do not apply for this grant, Harris County would forfeit the opportunity to receive funding for the Sheriff's Auto Theft Unit.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goa...
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