Primary Department: Fire Marshal
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie L. Christensen, Fire Marshal
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Fire Marshal that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) for tracing firearms information through the eTrace application.
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Background and Discussion:
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a law enforcement organization with unique responsibilities dedicated to reducing violent crime and protecting the public. ATF enforces the Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives, and arson.
Expected Impact:
This Memorandum of Understanding will allow the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office to run all firearms through eTrace before disposal from the property room.
Alternative Options:
None at this time.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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