Department: District Attorney
Department Head/Elected Official: Kim Ogg
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
Project ID (if applicable): n/a
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): n/a
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): n/a
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): n/a
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action to properly fund Harris County Law Enforcement agencies - District Attorney’s Office and Constables Offices - to support public safety - responding to calls for service, solving crimes, and arresting and prosecuting repeat violent offenders.
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Background and Discussion: On September 15, 2022, Daniel Ramos, Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget, emailed Elected Officials and Department Heads about the FY23 Adopted Budget and Commissioners and asked departments what “cuts” will be made to bring recurring spending items in line with the new budget. Ramos also requested departments submit changes from the proposed budget that each department recommends to reduce department costs and eliminate potential deficits.
Expected Impact: Defunding of Law Enforcement - DAO and Constables
Alternative Options: Properly fund HC Law Enforcement - DAO and Constables
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): n/a
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Anticipated Court Date: Oct. 25, 2022
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Vivian King, First Assistant/Chief of Staff, DAO
Attachments (if applicable): Daniel Ramos’ 09/15/2022 FY23 Adopted Budget Letter