Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority/Houston Police Department
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
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 District Attorney for approval to accept grant funds from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority/Houston Police Department in the amount of $233,088.00 with a required cash match of $45,926 for the FY26 Houston Auto Crimes Task Force (H.A.C.T.F.).
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Background and Discussion:
The Sheriff's Office Auto Theft Unit was awarded the grant to combat catalytic converter theft, and a portion of the grant funds a position in the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
Expected Impact:
Provide additional personnel to combat catalytic converter theft.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options identified.
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
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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
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