Department: Sheriff
Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): 1000000481
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 Sheriff for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the City of Houston to extend the end date to September 30, 2023 for the FY 2019 Justice Assistance Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The City of Houston and Harris County submits a single, joint application to the United States Department of Justice for JAG funding annually. This funding is utilized by the Sheriff's Office and the eight Constables Precincts to support necessary law enforcement related projects that cannot be funded through the general fund budget. The City of Houston and Harris County have received approval for a one-year grant extension from the grantor in order to expend remaining funds.
Expected Impact:
Grant funds will be used by the Sheriff's Office to purchase necessary software and equipment and to fund professional development training and overtime costs for specialized units. The Constables will receive 25% of the grant amount for IT equipment, ballistic shields and helmets, Taser accessories, and portable AFIS devices.
Alternative Options:
The department will have to return funds to grantor if the extension is not accepted.
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):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/29/2019
19.i.2
Acceptance of Grant Award
8/27/2019
21.i.1
Approval of Grant Application
8/13/2019
17.g.4
Execution of Interlocal Agreement
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