Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Justice
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Choose an item.
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 Sheriff's Office for approval to submit an application to the United States Department of Justice for grant funds in the estimated amount of $1,000,000, with no required match, for the FY 2025 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program grant.
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Background and Discussion:
This grant program provides partial cost reimbursement to the Sheriff's Office for expenses incurred to incarcerate undocumented criminal persons during the period of July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.
Expected Impact:
This grant would provide reimbursement of correctional officer costs incurred in a prior period.
Alternative Options:
Not applying for this grant would mean forfeiting the opportunity to receive these grant funds.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
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