Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 5340701
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
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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 Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to accept from the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $149,043.35, with a required match of $43,247.26 for the FY26 Victim Assistance Program Coordinator Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 7 is in a minority, economically distressed inner-city area where many of Houston’s crimes occur. The Victim Assistance Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating with other agencies, data collection, outreach, and area businesses to serve victims of violent crimes, robbery, assault, sexual assault, and human trafficking
Expected Impact:
A Houston Chronicle Editorial reported that citizens indicated that crime was the top concern yet data from the Houston Police Department stated crime had decreased. This could be because of hesitancy to report or a lack of trust in law enforcement in some communities. The Harris County Community Plan states there is a great need for victim assistance programs to help victims to navigate the criminal justice system.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 11/13/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Vickie McBride, Grants Administrator
Attachments (if applicable): Grant Agreement, Budget Template