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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
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): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) to extend the grant end to December 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this grant is to provide safe transportation options to individuals who otherwise may consider driving under the influence. The grant will provide safe transportation options, including Z Trip vouchers, to individuals who otherwise may consider driving under the influence during the holiday season. The Sheriff's Office will distribute 300 Z Trip ride vouchers worth $15 each through deputies at restaurants, bars, and other high-traffic locations in Harris County, Texas.
Expected Impact:
This grant will encourage safe decision-making by providing free or discounted rides through Z Trip for individuals who may be impaired after dining or socializing at local restaurants or bars. The extension will provide the Sheriff's Office with additional time to spend the grant funds.
Alternative Options:
Not accepting this grant would result in the forfeiture of these grant funds.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the h...
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