Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Jerry Garcia, Precinct 2
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 4411505
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): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $90,000, with a required match of $22,500, for the FY27 General Victim Assistance Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this program is to provide services and assistance to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process. The grant Funds will enable the Precinct's Victims Assistance Unit to connect crime victims with available resources, educate victims on their rights, familiarize victims with the criminal justice process, and assist with crime victims' compensation applications.
This award will be used to fund the majority of salary and benefits of a Civilian Coordinator III in the Victim Assistance Unit. There is a 20% match required which would fund the remainder of Salary, Benefits, and Operating Cost for this Division.
Expected Impact:
This grant program will keep providing services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified. W...
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