Legislation Details

File #: 24-7880    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 12/2/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/10/2024 Final action: 12/10/2024
Title: Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to accept from the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) grant funds in the amount of $5,000.
Attachments: 1. Responsibility.org award_Backup.pdf

Department: Sheriff

Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Sheriff’s Office for approval to accept from the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) grant funds in the amount of $5,000.

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Background and Discussion:

The grant will provide safe transportation options, including Z Trip vouchers, to individuals who otherwise may consider driving under the influence during the holiday season.  The Sheriff’s Office will distribute 300 Z Trip ride vouchers worth $15 each through deputies at restaurants, bars, and other high-traffic locations in Harris County, Texas.

 

Expected Impact:

This grant will encourage safe decision-making by providing free or discounted rides through Z Trip for individuals who may be impaired after dining or socializing at local restaurants or bars.  

 

Alternative Options:

Not accepting this award would forfeit the opportunity to receive these grant funds.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

X Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

Grant Responsibility.org

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Anticipated Court Date: December 10, 2024

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Brian Schmitz, Grants Manager, Sheriff’s Office

 

Attachments (if applicable): Award letter