Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transfer of Funds Only
Project ID (if applicable): FLEX_CSCSTATION, FLEX_CSSUNNY
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for ratification of the reallocation of $330,000 of FLEX Fund (1040) from the design and installation of infrastructure improvements in Cypress Station and $262,103.30 of FLEX Fund (1040) from the design and installation of infrastructure improvements in Sunnyside to the design and installation of civic art projects in Sunnyside (in the amount of $571,599.73) and to the design and installation of civic art projects in Cypress Station (in the amount of $20,503.57) as part of the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Program.
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Background and Discussion:
On 06/07/2023, Commissioners Court approved the allocation of $3.8 million towards the design and installation of infrastructure improvements in the Sunnyside and Cypress Station communities as part of the CPTED program. This reallocation was necessitated by implementation barriers encountered during the infrastructure design phase. To ensure these vital funds remained in the designated communities and fulfilled their original public safety purpose, $592,103.30 was moved from infrastructure improvements to civic art projects.
Expected Impact:
Under Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines, public artistic infrastructure effectively reduces crime by fostering community ownership and improving the physical environment of high-visibility corridors.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A2: Apply “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” principles to improve built environments of neighborhoods and increase safety.
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
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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06/27/23 |
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Approval of $2 million from the FLEX Fund (1040) for the design and installation of infrastructure improvements in Cypress Station. |
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06/27/23 |
380 |
Approval of $1.8 million from the FLEX Fund (1040) for the design and installation of infrastructure improvements in Sunnyside. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): n/a
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Anticipated Court Date: 7/30/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lindsey Geramifar, Law and Compliance Officer
Attachments (if applicable): n/a