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Meeting Date:	01/18/2022
LETPA Grant Application Authorization Request by the Webb Co. Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of an application developed, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Grant Writer to the Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for a Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) grant and in the amount estimated at $34,000 for law enforcement terrorism prevention equipment and supplies; and designating the Webb County Judge in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no match; and, thus, will have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff]

Issue: Since the tragedy of 9/11, the urgent need for expanded and enhanced law enforcement efforts to prevent terrorism in the United States was understood to help save the lives of both first responders and the people they serve.

Solution: Grant application to fund enhanced capabilities for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will have increased capacities and enhanced capabilities.

Background:

This grant funds terrorism prevention activities and endeavors by law enforcement.

Previous Court Action:

The submission of this grant is approved on a yearly basis.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Not Applicable
Financial Impact:
$34,000 proposed grant funding for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Thus, this grant will have no impact on the general fund.