Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 for discussion regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 31, 2023, the Commissioners Court directed the Office of County Administration (OCA) to have a
standing jail item on the agenda for updates and actions to ensure expeditious progress on improving the jail
conditions and reducing the jail population. This item is the next scheduled update on this topic.
Expected Impact:
Keeping a standing item on the Commissioners Court meeting agenda will maintain the work of addressing the jail population, staffing, and conditions at the forefront and build momentum for improvements.
Alternative Options:
Return to providing ad hoc updates to Commissioners Court.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: C: Improve safety and health conditions in the jail.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): C1: Support the Jail and Community Safety Infrastructure Governance Advisory Committee's and Resident Advisory Committee's efforts to increase non-carceral options and improve safety, security, and other conditions in jail facilities.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4):...
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