Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): GY26_CUAS
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):
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 Sheriff’s Office that the County Judge execute a subrecipient agreement with the City of Houston in an amount not to exceed $1,254,000 for the C-UAS drone aircraft system use and purchase by the FY26 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant (C-UAS).
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Background and Discussion:
The funds originated with the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant, which the City of Houston received in connection with being a host site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The equipment to be purchased will enhance Harris County’s ability to detect, identify, track, and monitor unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems. The interlocal agreement with the City of Houston is for the detection and mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems, as well as counter-drone response vehicle equipment storage.
Expected Impact:
The equipment to be purchased will enhance Harris County’s ability to detect, identify, track, and monitor unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems, aligning with the county’s strategic goal of making Harris County safer and more just and reducing violent crime across the County.
Alternative Options:
Not approving this Interlocal Agreement would mean forfeiting the opportunity to receive these funds.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more jus...
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