Grant Submission; Continuation; District Attorney – Fiscal Years 2026 - 2028 U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Ju...

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2025-1337 Grant Submission; Continuation; District Attorney – Fiscal Years 2026 - 2028 U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance – Dallas County Conviction Integrity Unit – Postconviction Testing of DNA; Grant Request Amount of $1,000,000; No Cash Match Requirement for FY2026, Cash Match require for FY2027 $218,780, Cash Match FY2028, $226,904; Project Total Cost $1,445,684 On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: November 18, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: Bureau of Justice Assistance; Cash Match Needed Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the District Attorney's submission of the FY2026 – FY2028 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for $1,000,000 with no cash match required for FY2026 to fund three (3) existing positions and one (1) new position, including base salary and fringe benefits, DNA testing, and supplies. The new position must proceed through HR and Civil Service for proper review and classification. In addition, authorizes the County Judge to sign all related documents. If awarded, the grant project is from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Done in open Court November 18, 2025 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None ABSTAINED: