Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): GY26_TAGCENTER
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Houston/Fort Bend County
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item. N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff’s Office that the County Judge execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston and Fort Bend County for the distribution of funds for the FY26 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Houston Area TAG Center has, on its behalf and on behalf of the Parties hereto, received a grant in the amount of $3,564,520.77. Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office has been notified that it is eligible to receive a collective total of $125,000.00 for cost reimbursement for the salary and benefits associated with the hiring and employment of one investigator to serve as a liaison between Fort Bend and the Houston Area TAG Center during the Award Period. The Houston Police Department has been notified that it is eligible to receive a collective total of $143,399.00 for cost reimbursement of purchase-eligible supplies and equipment.
Expected Impact:
The Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) grant program for local governments administered by the Office of Public Safety through the Office of the Texas Governor supports regional, multidisciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through the coordination of gang prevention, intervention, and suppression activities across the state.
Alternative Options:
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