Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct One
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 5719601
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 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $148,480.50, with no required cash match, for the FY27 Animal Cruelty Unit Investigator Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this funding is to support projects that promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the
criminal justice system. The FY27 Animal Cruelty Unit Investigator Grant will provide funding for an additional investigator assigned to the Harris County Constable Precinct One Animal Cruelty Unit. Our department is responsible for investigating all animal cruelty offenses occurring within Harris County. Given Harris County's population of more than 5 million residents, an additional investigator is essential to ensure effective and timely investigation of animal cruelty cases.
Expected Impact:
The grant project will employ a comprehensive, enforcement-focused methodology to address animal cruelty through investigation, intervention, and prevention. Funding for an additional investigator will expand the capacity of the Animal Cruelty Unit to respond promptly and effectively to reports of neglect, abu...
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