Recovery Tracker
How We Compiled Our Data. Visit our Eye on the Stimulus blog. Data current as of Sept. 30, 2009 (the latest available data as of Dec. 2009).
Brooks County
| U.S. | Texas | Brooks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 304,059,724 | 24,326,974 | 7,549 | |
| Total recovery funding | $260,908,876,834 | $16,763,191,633 | $73,565,680 | |
| Direct to County | $188,787,799,322 | $12,490,653,053 | $73,565,680 | |
| County Funds per Capita | $621 | $513 | $9,745 | |
| Unemployment (10/09) |
10.2 | 8.3 | 9.9 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,007 | $46,248 | N/A | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 16.9% | N/A |
Stimulus contracts, grants and loans as of Dec. 7, 2009.
County Projects
Stimulus contracts, grants and loans in Brooks County, Texas. Data last updated on Sept. 30, 2009 (the latest available data as of Dec. 2009).
Note: There still may be overrepresentation of money going to counties where state capitals are because of funding going to state agencies but where the data did not designate that it was to be used statewide.
Amount refers to both the amount of stimulus funding going toward the project and the face value of the loan.
| Recipient | Amount | Type | Description | Agency | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALFURRIAS, CITY OF | $13,177.00 | Grant |
16.804 - Recovery Act - Justice Assistance Grants - Localities The City of Falfurrias (lead agency) and Brooks County, Texas, (subrecipient) will effectively implement the $13,177 '2009 JAG Formula Local Grant.' All grant activities will improve law enforcement officer effectiveness and safety in the 943 square mile rural area that is home to more than 12,599 citizens. The grant's purpose and expected outcomes are to strengthen local law enforcement efforts by enhancing interoperable multijurisdictional communications and to prevent the loss of time/jobs for 20 existing law enforcement positions. Results of the grant will be the acquisition of appropriate equipment and training to help law enforcement officers at both agencies effectively and safely perform job activities. Project goals are to: efficiently implement the grant by purchasing all supplies and equipment and expending funds appropriately within deadlines; properly train officers who need extra support to utilize items; and submit reports in a timely manner. Major deliverables include the specific equipment and supplies to be purchased and the timely and appropriate expenditure and reporting of funds. Specific equipment to be acquired includes: for the City of Falfurrias Police Department, 2 mobile radios and a radar unit, totaling $6,129; and, for the Brooks County, 2 mobile radios, totaling $7,048. Show more...
There were 1 sub-recipients, vendors, and/or sub-vendors associated with this. See details |
Department of Justice | 7/02/2009 |
| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | $28,955,735.14 | Grant |
Highway Planning Highway Infrastructure Investment
There were 1 sub-recipients, vendors, and/or sub-vendors associated with this. See details |
Federal Highway Administration | 7/02/2009 |
| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | $44,369,252.07 | Grant |
Highway Planning Highway Infrastructure Investment
There were 1 sub-recipients, vendors, and/or sub-vendors associated with this. See details |
Federal Highway Administration | 7/02/2009 |
| FALFURRIAS HOUSING AUTHORITY | $227,516.00 | Grant | ARRA Funds | Department of Housing and Urban Development | 3/18/2009 |
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