Appropriations Request - Texas Department of Public Safety

Agency code: 405
CODE
DESCRlPTION
Agency name:
4.A. EXCEPTIONAL ITEM REQUEST SCHEDULE
82nd Regular Session, Agency Submission, Version I
Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST)
Department ofPubJic Safety
Item Name: San Antonio Regional Office
Item Priority: 22
lucludes Funding for the Following Strategy or Strategies: 04-04-06 Facilities Management
OBJECfS OF EXPENSE:
2009 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE
5000 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
TOTAL, OBJECT OF EXPENSE
DATE:
TIME:
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METHOD OF FINANCING:
I General Revenue Fund
780 Bond Procecd-Gen Obligat
TOTAL, METHOD OF FINANCING
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DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
The Texas Department ofPublic Safety COPS) reorganization created six state regions. San Antonio is now the headquarters for Region Six. The San Antonio District Office, on the south
city, has exceeded its space needs for all regional services. DPS is requesting appropriations to construct a new regional office in San Antonio. This office would provide the public with e
to services, alleviate the congestion in other San Antonio offices, and consolidate DPS Law Enforcement Services to one location.
EXTERNAurNTERNAL FACTORS:
The need for space at the San Antonio regional office has increased. A new facility that is large enough to house all regional functions will enable the department to more efficiently coon
activities, serve the public, and carry out its mission.