Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips, Constable of Precinct 7
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-HarrisP7-G-1YG-0173
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): 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 7 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $565,689.10, with an in-kind match of $167,549.08, for the Precinct 7 Motor Cycle Driving Safety and Education Program.
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Background and Discussion:
In 2023 2,611 people were killed in crashes that involved a teen driver age 15-18 years old. According to a 2023 report prepared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes. Precinct 7 is located predominantly in low to moderate income areas of Harris County within the City of Houston. Teen drivers in poor neighborhoods face unique challenges that increase their risk of accidents. Lack of resources for traffic safety education and support can lead to a higher prevalence of risky driving behaviors among teens.
The grant funds will support Precinct 7 in hiring six experienced motorcycle deputies to patrol high schools and universities to enforce, pass out information and educate motorists in these target areas and a part time clerk to administer the program.
Expected Impact:
Teen drivers in poor neighborhoods face unique challenges that increase their risk of accidents. Lack of resources for traffic safety education and support can lead to a higher prevalence of risky driving behaviors among teens. This additional resource is expected to improve teen driving behavior to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: P: Improve children’s health outcomes.
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: 1000 - General Fund |
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Vickie McBride, Grants Administrator
Attachments (if applicable): Notice of Funding Opportunity, Proposal Budget