Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Jerry Garcia, Precinct 2
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Renewal
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
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): 0%
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FY25 Award accepted prior to county indirect cost policy
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to extend one grant funded position to September 30, 2025, for the FY25 Crime Victims' Assistant Unit 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 salary and benefits of a Civilian Coordinator in the Victim Assistance unit. For FY 2025, there is no match requirement.
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, the program would have to be terminated.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
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