Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $119,724.75, with a required match of $39,908.25, for the FY 25 Body Worn Cameras Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Funded by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, the purpose of this grant is to equip peace officers with body-worn cameras. State funds for these projects are authorized under the Texas General Appropriations Act, Article I, Rider 35 for Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.
Expected Impact:
The Harris County Sheriff's Office and Constable Precinct 4 propose to purchase computer equipment that will help technicians to download and analyze data from the Polaris system currently in place, and also for holsters for officers using the cameras. The County currently uses the Utility EOS and Polaris In-Car & Body Worn solution, a seamless all-in-one evidence management system (analysis and management), that includes evidence storage for body worn cameras and various other types of technology. Specially trained technicians and equipment are needed to retrieve and analyze the data. The special holsters are also needed to attach the BWC device to the SRG Tactical Vest/Body Armor. There is a required match of $39,908.25 which will be met by applying monthly service fees for the EOS system.
Alternative Options:
To secure alternate funds for these activities.
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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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/9/2018 |
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Previous award accepted. |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Body Worn Cameras |
1 year grant total |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Labor |
Non-Labor |
Total |
Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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Grant |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$119,724.75 |
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1000 - General Fund |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ 39,908.25 |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Current Budget |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$159,633.00 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Funding Request |
$ |
$ |
$ |
$159,633.00 |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Additional Positions Request |
- |
- |
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Total Personnel |
- |
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/27/ 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/1/2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Eric Cadow, Grant Analyst, Budget Management.
Attachments (if applicable): Grant Documents.