Public Information Request: Homeland Security Grant - Interoperable Communications Enhancements
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| Submitted | Jan. 12, 2024 |
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Communications
From: e
To Whom It May Concern:
According to a press release from Gov. Abbott's office on November 7, 2023, the Public Safety Office is administering 383 grant awards totaling $62 million for "homeland security" associated programs: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-528-million-in-public-safety-grants
According to responsive records, Harris County was awarded $3,349,011 on 11-Oct-23 (grant number 2973209) for the purpose of "HC - Interoperable Communications Enhancements."
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and reporting documents related to the $3,349,011, awarded on 11-Oct-23, to Harris County for the purpose of "HC - Interoperable Communications Enhancements" (grant number 2973209).
This request is not seeking further documentation beyond the list of awardees and amount awarded to each.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
e
From:
"MEMORANDUM
To: e
FROM: Harris County Clerk’s Public Information Office
DATE: January 17, 2024
RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Information Request: Homeland Security Grant - Interoperable Communications Enhancements
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This message acknowledges receipt of your, Friday, January 12, 2024 7:53 AM, Public Records Requests regarding the following:
“A copy of all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and reporting documents related to the $3,349,011, awarded on 11-Oct-23, to Harris County for the purpose of "HC - Interoperable Communications Enhancements" (grant number 2973209).
This request is not seeking further documentation beyond the list of awardees and amount awarded to each.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM”
The Harris County Clerk’s office does not have any records meeting the parameters of your requests.
The Harris County Government includes fifty-five major autonomous departments. Each county department maintains the records related to their function. You may review the directory of Harris County departments to identify the department that possibly may maintain information related to your requests at this link, https://webapps.harriscountytx.gov/PhoneDirectory/.
Also, there are 33 incorporated cities within Harris County. You must identify the city and communicate with the appropriate department within that jurisdiction to see if they have the information you seek. Once you have identified the county or city agency that may possibly maintain the responsive records you seek, a request must be sent directly to that department.
With the remittance of this message, the files associated with your Public Information Requests submitted to the Harris County Clerk’s Office will be closed.
Thank you.
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