Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Mark Herman, Constable
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable):
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 4 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $9,918.55, with a required match of $2,549.80, for the FY25 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Operation Slowdown Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The overall goal of this program is to increase effective enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety-related laws to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes by conducting high-visibility saturation patrols within the Enforcement Zones. The grant period for this award is July 15, 2025 - August 6, 2025.
Expected Impact:
Reduction of automobile crashes, injuries and fatalities in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options identified. Not accepting this grant award would forfeit the opportunity to receive funding to protect the citizens on Harris County roads.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county’s transportation network in alignment with the County’s Vision Zero plan.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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5/22/24 |
24-3029 |
Approval to accept FY24 |
Location:
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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FY25 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Operation Slowdown Program |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: 1000 - General Fund |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$9,450.74 |
$467.81 |
$9,918.55 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/10/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 7/15/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Garza, Assistant Chief, Harris County Constable Precinct 4
Attachments (if applicable): Step- Operation Slowdown Grant Proposal