Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
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): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U. S. Department of Justice/City of Houston
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): 5%
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 Sheriff's Office for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Justice/City of Houston grant funds in the amount of $1,286,117, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).
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Background and Discussion:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system, some of which could have environmental impacts. The purpose of this project is to invest JAG funds in a way that bolsters Harris County's ability to provide excellent law enforcement and detention services to the 4.8 million residents of Harris County. JAG funds will be used by the Sheriff's Office to purchase equipment, such as computers, software, cameras, and safety gear, as well as for overtime costs and to provide training. In keeping with historical precedent, 25% of the grant amount will be allocated to the Constables.
Expected Impact:
Grant funds will be utilized by the Harris County Sheriff's Office and the eight different Harris County Constable Offices. The equipment to be purchased under this grant includes crime intelligence software, crowd control equipment, c...
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