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 - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 2027-HarrisCo-G-1YG-0011
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 Sheriff's Office for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $134,904.65, with a required match of $33,879.72, for the FY27 General Traffic Safety Bicyclists Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The. HCSO Parks Unit seeks to. reduce bicycle related incidents, increase rider confidence, and foster stronger community partnerships that support long-term traffic safety. This grant would provide funding for the Sheriff's Office to conduct bicycle safety education rodeos and classes for children and adults. The grant period is October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Expected Impact:
The HCSO Parks Unit seeks to reduce bicycle related incidents, increase rider confidence, and foster stronger community partnerships that support long-term traffic safety. This grant would provide equipment, supplies, and overtime funding to increase bicycle safety education.
Alternative Options:
Not applying for this grant would forfeit the opportunity to increase bicycle safety education and awareness.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county's transportati...
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