Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): SOBER26601
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
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 Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $229,857.60, with no required match, for the FY26 DWI Sober Courts Program, and to amend an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department.
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Background and Discussion:
The primary focus of this program will apply to cases currently charged with a subsequent DWI in Harris County or currently on community supervision for a misdemeanor and arrested for a DWI charge and will match these participants with appropriate services and provide case management.
Expected Impact:
Improved outcomes for substance abuse treatment, reduction in trauma, decreased recidivism, improved public health and public safety.
Alternative Options: N/A
To provide fewer services or fund programs from general or other funds.
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): B4: Increase the jail deflection and diversion rate.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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02/06/2025 |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Traci Donatto, Grants Management Director
Attachments (if applicable): Grant documents