Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
Managing Department: District Attorney
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: DAO Van Purchase
Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable):
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Incremental Authorization Requested: $65,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $65,000
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the DAO Van Purchase project for a total authorization of $65,000, and commercial paper funding in the amount of $65,000.
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Project Description:
The DAO would like to acquire a dedicated van to provide reliable, safe, and efficient transportation for employees, witnesses and victims appearing in court or county events. This van will provide reliable transportation, which will increase safety for employees and reduce delays caused by the wait times of existing shuttles from the parking lots to the CJC, facilitating smoother case management and expedited court proceedings. Additionally, providing transport options for victims and witnesses helps remove barriers to court participation, promoting equitable access to justice. This initiative enhances operational efficiency across the legal system, contributing to faster resolutions and improved outcomes for all parties involved.
Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:
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Van |
$60,000 |
2025 |
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Contingency (10%) |
$5,000 |
2025 |
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$65,000 |
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Justification & Alternatives:
This van addresses current transportation challenges faced by employees, victims, and witnesses involved in court proceedings. Existing shuttle services from county-owned lots to the Criminal Justice Center are often delayed, leading to inefficiencies, safety concerns, and can lead to disruptions in court schedules. By acquiring a dedicated van, timely, safe, and reliable transportation tailored specifically to the needs of District Attorney’s Office staff and court participants can be provided.
Alternatives would involve continued delays for employees getting back to the parking lot, and potential bottlenecks for getting witnesses and victims to court.
Anticipated Impact on Other Funds (If Applicable):
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1000 |
Maintenance costs to be offset by lower reimbursements |
$5,000 |
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: E: Increase efficiency across the legal system.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Address: 1201 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date:10/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Legal funding compliance confirmed by: Paige Abernathy, Special Assistant County Attorney, 9/29/2025
Department Approval by: Chandler Raine, First Assistant District Attorney, 10/1
OMB CIP Team Approval by: William McGuinness, Director-Capital Projects & Infrastructure, 10/1/2025
Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):
Receiving Department: District Attorney
Project PeopleSoft ID: TBD
CP Series Description: Commercial Paper Series D can be used for (1) construction of public works, (2) the purchase of automobiles, equipment and machinery, including computers, materials and supplies for the operation of the County’s precincts and departments (3) Professional services, including services provided by engineers, architects, attorneys, auditors, financial advisors, and fiscal agents, in connection with the contractual obligations described in (1) and (2).
Commercial Paper is being requested for the DAO Van Purchase project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means or pay-as-you-go sources.
OMB Financial Management contact: Amy Perez, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget