The County Judge's office received approval to accept $3,963,033.64 in federal homeland security grant funds through the Office of the Governor for the Urban Area Security Initiative, with no required county match.
What it means for you
Harris County will receive nearly $4 million in homeland security funding with no local cost to taxpayers.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.