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): VAP26601
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): 7%
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 $70,121.10, with a required match of $17,531, for the FY26 Victim Assistance program, and to amend an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department.
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Background and Discussion:
The Victim Assistance program (VAP) provides service referrals, navigation assistance, and notification for victims of crimes perpetuated by offenders enrolled in community supervision. The program also helps crime victims recover court ordered restitution.
Expected Impact:
Improved public health and public safety, justice for victims.
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: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
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