Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): NRF_DA_GY27
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): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $263,169.22, with a required cash match of $65,792.30, for the FY27 No Refusal Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Department of Transportation grants support the goals and strategies of its Traffic Safety Program to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries in Texas. The program also aligns with the County’s strategic goal of making Harris County safer and just.
The grant period for this award is October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. The No Refusal grant renewal will continue to fund overtime expenses and contribute the required cash match of $65,792.30.
Expected Impact:
The program aims to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries in Harris County. This grant will continue to fund overtime expenses for the No Refusal program.
Alternative Options:
Without grant funding, overtime for this program will not be funded. There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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01/29/26 |
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Request to Apply (Approved) |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: 1000 - General Fund |
$63,392.30 |
$2,400 |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$253,569.22 |
$9,600.00 |
$263,169.22 |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
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: Kevin Le, Finance Assistant Director, District Attorney’s Office
Attachments (if applicable): Grant Agreement, Electronic Signature Authorization Form, Budget Template