Respectfully requesting approval to accept funds through the FY 2024 UASI DVE Grant, in the amount of $69,931.00. This will partially fund the salary and benefits for two full-time Research Analysts within the Fusion Center.
Purchasing Department Action
No action by Purchasing. (personnel only)
HR and/or IT Action
FY 2024 UASI grant (1 of 3 grants in total) for two (2) existing positions of Research Analyst in grade 557 for existing employees, Malcolm McLaughlin (position # 00300323) and Lindsey DeBord (position # 00300192). At the time of application, it looked like funding from all 3 grants would cover the positions. At this time, funding may be insufficient to cover positions at 100%. Grant period is September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024.
Budget Department Action
FY 2024 UASI DVE Grant in the amount of $69,931 in federal funds. Funds from this grant as well as 2 other UASI Grants (Election Security & Regional) will fund 2 existing Research Analysts. Funding was originally estimated to fully fund the two positions, but at award is estimated to cover 95% of the salary and benefits for the term of the grant. Grant term is September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024.
Auditor's Office Action
Grant award of federal funds in the amount of $69,931 with no county match required. Grant period is September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. Grant application had been reviewed by the grant review committee as per attached.
Commissioners Court
Acceptance of the FY2024 UASI DVE Grant award in the amount of $69,931, through the Office of the Governor, State Homeland Security Grants Division, Sheriff.