Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Office of the Attorney General
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 Sheriff's Office for approval to accept from the Texas Office of the Attorney General grant funds in the amount of $128,960.11, with no required match, for the FY26 Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
This program provides for continuation of a system that provides automated crime victim information and notification services. Grant funds will be paid to the vendor (SylogistGov, Inc.) selected by OAG. There is no cost to Harris County associated with participation in this program, nor is there a match required. This award is for the period of 9/1/2025 - 8/31/2026.
Expected Impact:
This grant provides valuable services to crime victims in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
Not accepting this award would possibly result in the elimination of automated crime victim notification services in Harris County.
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