Legislation Details

File #: 25-5340    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 8/15/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from Patrick Siddons the donation of a 2025 Ford Police Explorer valued at $50,208.25 to be used for the purpose of conducting law enforcement operations.
Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct 1

Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Patrick Siddons

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 Constable of Precinct 1 for approval to accept from Patrick Siddons the donation of a 2025 Ford Police Explorer valued at $50,208.25 to be used for the purpose of conducting law enforcement operations.
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Background and Discussion:

This 2025 Ford Police Explorer will replace the 2022 Chevy Police SUV that was approved for donation in
Commissioners Court on January 31, 2023. The 2022 Ford Police SUV will be returned to the donor in
exchange for the 2025 Ford Police Explorer. This vehicle will be utilized by the Reserve employee donating
the vehicle to enhance the security in the downtown courthouse complex, patrol division and for various
other law enforcement functions.

Expected Impact:

Enhanced security.

Alternative Options:

N/A


County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
01.31.2023
191
Approved

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