Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Terry Allbritton, Constable of Precinct 5
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 2027-HarrisP5-S-1YG-00108
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation
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): 15%
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 5 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $100,143.30, with a required match of $21,397.75, for the FY27 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Texas Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is a federally funded law enforcement program run by the Traffic Safety Division at the Texas Department of Transportation. The goal of the STEP program is for TxDOT to develop partnerships with law enforcement to reduce crashes by creating safer driving environments on Texas roadways through high-visibility enforcement. STEP grants provide federal funding for overtime enforcement activities conducted by Texas law enforcement agencies.
The Constables of Precinct 5 participate in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) annually making enforcement of impaired driving their top priority. Enforcement will occur during the following holiday periods: Christmas/New Years, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
Expected Impact:
The goal is to reduce crashes, fatalities, and injuries, through high visibility enforcement a...
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