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): Office of the Attorney General
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Attorney for approval of a grant resolution for the FY26 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The state grant funds awarded are $99,000 for the period beginning September 1, 2025, and ending August 31, 2027. There is no match required. The Resolution of Governing Body is required as part of special conditions on the grant.
Expected Impact:
This grant will fund a Victim Assistance Coordinator (VAC) position for Domestic Violence Bureau in the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
Alternative Options:
This allocates additional resources to the Domestic Violence Bureau. Without it, there will be a higher impact on the general fund. If special conditions are not met, no funds will be reimbursed.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
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