| Item Title: | DA-TxDOT/DWI Deterrent w/Alternate Transportation (2023-0967) | | Submitted By: | Bill D. Hicks, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059 | | Subject: | GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the District Attorney's Office to apply for the Texas Department of Transportation FY25 Traffic Safety General Grant from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, in the amount of $49,990. A County Match in the amount of $16,276.07 is required for a total grant application in the amount of $66,266.07. (Contract No. 2023-0967) | | Background: | In an effort to reduce the traffic fatalities caused by drunk drivers, provide the El Paso community an alternate to not driving home intoxicated, by providing an opportunity to obtain alternative transportation, ride share, at no cost or minimal cost to them. | | Fiscal Impact: | $66,266.07, with $49,990.00 from grant, and $16,276.07 match from the Grant Analyst salary.
| | Recommendation: | GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the District Attorney's Office to apply for the Texas Department of Transportation FY25 Traffic Safety General Grant from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, in the amount of $49,990. A County Match in the amount of $16,276.07 is required for a total grant application in the amount of $66,266.07. (Contract No. 2023-0967) | | Prior Action: | 10/30/2023, Item 4N, Uber agreement
08/21/2023, Item 4AC, Accept the TxDot Award
12/15/2022, Item #8, Grant Application | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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