Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct 1
Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 1 for approval of a renewal with the State Plan of Operations to continue participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The program enables us to screen for and receive excess federal property/equipment that will assist and support our high-water rescue team and related water rescue activities. Our participation in this program is and has only been used to obtain equipment to support these types of activities. This equipment was used extensively during Hurricane Harvey and other flood-related events. It saved many lives since being deployed. This is our annual reapplication to participate in this program.
Expected Impact:
Enhanced public safety.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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