Department: Sheriff
Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Houston
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 by the Sheriff's Office for approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and the City of Houston in connection with the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County and the City of Houston find that it is in their best interests to submit a single, joint application to the United States Department of Justice for funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 JAG. The City of Houston agrees to serve as the applicant/fiscal agent for this grant.
Expected Impact:
Grant funds will be used by the Sheriff's Office to purchase necessary equipment and to fund overtime costs. The Constables will receive 25% of the grant amount for equipment.
Alternative Options:
Not accepting this Interlocal Agreement would result in the forfeiture of these grant funds.
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):
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Action Taken
10/29/2024
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Application approved
Location:
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
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1000 - General Fund
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