Department: Constables
Department Head/Elected Official: Ted Heap, Constable of Precinct 5
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to use surplus labor budget funds to pay for overtime hours worked to enter data into the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).
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Background and Discussion:
Current Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures states compensatory time is earned for hours worked over 40. HRRM has stated Commissioner Court approval is required for Constable agencies to pay for overtime hours in lieu of compensatory time. Texas HB4879 was passed in the 88th Legislature and it requires each criminal justice agency in Texas to enter their own crime reporting data into NIBRS. In the past, our data was being entered by the Houston Police Department and The Harris County Sheriff's Department personnel. Precinct 5 has been in discussion with OMB regarding the need for additional personnel to handle this new state mandate.
Expected Impact:
Until new positions can be approved, and personnel hired, our current staff will have to begin entering data into NIBRS on top of their regular duties. This will generate overtime hours which will need to compensated for. It is expected that, after personnel are hired and trained, there will no longer be a need for this paid overtime.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution.
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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