15. • Intergovernmental RelationsTravis County (Travis County)

Consider and take appropriate action on the following grant Letters of Intent, contracts and related special budgets, and permissions to continue:

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session on 2026-08-25

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

<ol style="list-style-type: upper-alpha;"><li>HHS has received the Notice of Grant Award for the FY2027 Children's Mental Health Initiative. The first year’s grant amount is $627,661, and the full award is for $2,732,357 over four years with a $1,492,000 match over the same period. Matching funds will be provided through a combination of in-kind contributions from the subaward with Integral Care, as well as existing service funds from Travis County.</li><li>Modification request from Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources for the FY23 Safe Streets for All grant program. Due to cost savings, $654.63 of the original award remains unused, therefore the grant agreement needs to be revised from the original $350,000 award amount to $349,345.37 expended.</li><li>TCSO has submitted a modification request for the FY 2026 MVCPA grant to convert a vehicle acquired as part of the program into a covert operation, surveillance, and general use vehicle for the program. Assets acquired as part of a grant project are considered program income and must be used for the purposes of the grant. Maintenance, registration, and upkeep of the vehicle will be covered by the grant program, but the vehicle must be accepted by the Court and TNR for use.</li><li>TCSO has received a grant award for the FY 2027 MVCPA grant solicited by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority within the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. The award continues the Auto Theft Task Force program within the Sheriff's Office for another year.</li><li>TNR has received a grant award for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, DR-4485 from the Texas Department of Emergency Management. The award will fund fuel reduction projects on Travis County parkland.</li><li>HHS has submitted a modification request to amend the performance period of the FY 25 Weatherization Assistance Program award. The end date for the award will be extended from August 15, 2026 to December 30, 2026 to allow full drawdown of all funds.</li></ol>