Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): GY26_TAGCENTER
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Office of the Governor
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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item. N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval of one position effective October 18, 2025 for the FY26 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
This position Manager V position will supervise current and future TAG personnel, oversee all financial aspects of TAG operations budget, develop and conduct compliance audits of TAG award subrecipients, and serve as project manager for TAG related projects. This position is fully funded through the FY 26 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center grant from the Texas Office of the Governor.
Expected Impact:
The Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) grant program for local governments administered by the Office of Public Safety through the Office of the Texas Governor, supports regional, multidisciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through the coordination of gang prevention, intervention, and suppression activities across the state.
Alternative Options:
The department will not have the staffing to fulfill necessary administrative duties at the Houston TAG Center and will lose the funding for this position if not filled.
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): A4: Improve safety through target...
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