Constable Pct.1 — STEP IDM FY26 Acceptance
1. Authorization and approval to accept a grant award for the FY 2026 IDM STEP - (Impaired Driving Mobilization) Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation through e-grants for the period of December 09, 2025 to September 10, 2026 in the amount of $27,832.16 ($22,000.00 from Grant + $5,832.16 Cash Match) with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically. 
2. Approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY 2026 IDM STEP - (Impaired Driving Mobilization) Grant awarded in the amount of $22,000.00 with a $5,832.16 Cash Match Totaling $27,832.16

AI-100697 09/16/2025 Approval to Apply Match will be treated as an "in-kind" match and will be covered using social media "hits" as per the TXDOT Earned Media Value Index guidelines, and administrative time spent on reporting.  The purpose of the STEP-Impaired Driving Mobilization grant is to increase effective enforcement & adjudication of traffic-safety laws to reduce fatal & serious injury crashes related to DWI/DUI within Hidalgo Constable Pct.1 jurisdiction (enforcement zones) as well as to enhance public awareness & education.