Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): GY22_JAG
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Justice
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 an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2026 for the FY22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The grant award was accepted by the Commissioners Court on October 25, 2022. The award has undergone multiple grant award modifications which extended the project period.
Expected Impact:
This grant enables the Sheriff's Office to purchase necessary equipment, fund professional development training and overtime costs for specialized units. The Constables receive 25% of the grant award.
Alternative Options:
Not accepting the award amendment would forfeit the opportunity to fully utilize the grant funding.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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