Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct One
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 2027-HarrisP1-S-1YG-00008
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
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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 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $79,487.54, with a match of $20,214.00, for the FY27 STEP Comprehensive (COMP) Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
This is an annual grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. Under this grant, law enforcement prioritizes any traffic-related probable cause can be used to initiate a vehicle stop; Driving While Intoxicated, Speed Enforcement, Occupant Protection (Safety Belt and Child Safety Seat), Intersection Traffic Control; Distracted Driving.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact of TxDOT STEP awards is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities by funding high-visibility law enforcement efforts to curb unsafe driving behaviors. The grant term is: October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 in the amount of $79,487.54 with a required cash match of $20,214.00
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
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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09/18/25 |
25-6004 |
Request to Accept FY26 Award |
Location:
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Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: 1000 - General Fund |
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$2,000.00 |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$75,702.42 |
$3,785.12 |
$79,487.54 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erin Henderson, Administrative Assistant, Harris County Constable Precinct One; William Herr, Sergeant, Harris County Constable Precinct One; Chris Gore, Assistant Chief, Harris County Constable Precinct One; Roxanne Black, Chief Clerk, Harris County Constable Precinct One; Cynthia Gongora, Assistant Chief Clerk, Harris County Constable Precinct One
Attachments (if applicable): Grant Proposal