Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct One
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 2027-HarrisP1-S-1YG-00008
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): 5%
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 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $79,487.54, with a match of $20,214.00, for the FY27 STEP Comprehensive (COMP) Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
This is an annual grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. Under this grant, law enforcement prioritizes any traffic-related probable cause can be used to initiate a vehicle stop; Driving While Intoxicated, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection (Safety Belt and Child Safety Seat), Intersection Traffic Control; Distracted Driving.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact of TxDOT STEP awards is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities by funding high-visibility law enforcement efforts to curb unsafe driving behaviors. The grant term is: October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 in the amount of $79,487.54 with a required cash match of $20,214.00
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
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