Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Terry Allbritton, Constable Precinct 5
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 3332010
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
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 5 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $146,708.18, with a required match of $36,677.04 for the FY27 General Victims Assistance Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the program is to provide services and assistance to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process. Services may include responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims, assisting victims in stabilizing their lives, providing victims with safety and security, and assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system. Grant funds aid the department in providing statutorily mandated service. Texas CCP Article 56.02
Expected Impact:
The program will allow Constable of Precinct 5 to keep providing services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process. The grant term for this award is 10/1/2026 - 09/30/2027.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
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