Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct One
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 2027-HarrisP1-S-CMV-00004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
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 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $55,389.91, with a match of $13,941.80, for the FY 2027 STEP Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
This is an annual grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. Under this grant, law enforcement prioritizes any traffic-related probable cause can be used to initiate a vehicle stop; Driving While Intoxicated, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection (Safety Belt and Child Safety Seat), Intersection Traffic Control; Distracted Driving.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact of TxDOT STEP CMV awards is to reduce commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes, injuries, and fatalities in Texas by funding targeted, high-visibility enforcement by law enforcement agencies. These grants enable law enforcement to conduct more stops in designated enforcement zones, issue citations, and improve safety for all road users by addressing common CMV violations and creating a safer driving environment. This grant term is : October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 in the amount of $755,389.91 with a required cash match of $13,941.80.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
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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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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09/18/25 |
25-6003 |
Request to Apply FY25 (Approved) |
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Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: 1000 - General Fund |
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$1,250.00 |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$52,752.30 |
$2,637.61 |
$55,389.91 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erin Henderson, Administrative Assistant, Harris County Constable Precinct One; William Herr, Sergeant, Harris County Constable Precinct One; Chris Gore, Assistant Chief, Harris County Constable Precinct One; Roxanne Black, Chief Clerk, Harris County Constable Precinct One; Cynthia Gongora, Assistant Chief Clerk, Harris County Constable Precinct One
Attachments (if applicable): Grant Proposal