Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable, Terry Allbritton, Precinct 5
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 3332009
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Officer of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
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): Minimum 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $183,385.22, with a required match of $36,677.04, for the FY26 Victims Assistance Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the program is to provide services and assistance to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process. Services may include responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims, assisting victims in stabilizing their lives, providing victims with safety and security, and assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system. Grant funds aid the department in providing statutorily mandated service. Texas CCP Article 56.02
Expected Impact:
The program will keep providing services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process.
Alternative Options:
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
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Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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10/29/2024 |
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FY25 Approval to accept |
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Precincts 3 & 4
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: 1000 - General Fund |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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$183,385.22 |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/6/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Patricia Thacker, Chief Clerk
Attachments (if applicable): Letter of Intent, Notice of Funding, Resolution, Signatory Authorization Form