Legislation Details

File #: 25-6372    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 10/2/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/16/2025 Final action: 10/16/2025
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $41,405.01, with a cash match of $13,964.93, for the FY26 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Grant.
Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Mark Herman, Constable

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Application

Project ID (if applicable): 2026-Harris4-IDM-00050
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation

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): 15%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 4 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $41,405.01, with a cash match of $13,964.93, for the FY26 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) provides grant money for local law enforcement agencies to conduct driving while intoxicated (DWI) enforcement waves and increase DWI arrests as part of the statewide "Drink. Drive. Go to Jail" program, held in conjunction with the national Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) campaign. This is an annual grant from the Texas Department of Transportation

Expected Impact:
The grant term for this award is December 09, 2025, through September 10, 2026. Constable Pct 4 is seeking $41,405.01, with a required cash match of $13,964.93.


Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county's transportation network in alignment with the County's Vision Zero plan.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/...

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