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Meeting Date:	01/18/2022
HB9 Border Prosecution Grant
Submitted for:	Isidro Alaniz	Submitted By:	David Sanchez
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept a House Bill 9 Border Prosecution Unit Grant from the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division in the amount of $780,000 with a performance period from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2023; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require matching funds. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney]

Issue: There is a need for additional resources to prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases, provide technical assistance and training to law enforcement agencies that operate within the Texas-Mexican Border area. State funds for this type of assistance have been made available through the Texas Supplemental Appropriations Act, Section 6 for Trusted Programs.

Solution: Authorize the acceptance of the grant award.

Result: The District Attorney’s Office will have an opportunity to receive additional resources that will aid in deterring and combating criminal activity within the Texas-Mexican Border.

Background:

The Texas-Mexican Border has seen a surge in criminal activity within the last few years. The Governor of Texas has provided additional resources to District Attorney's Offices within the Texas Mexican Border to combat this criminal activity. If awarded, the funds will be utilized to hire additional personnel to handle the influx of cases as a result of this surge in criminal activity and to provide technical assistance and training to law enforcement agencies.

Previous Court Action:

The application was approved by Commissioners Court on 10-25-2021.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	xxxx
Funding Source:	xxxx
Balance:	N.A
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
Notice of Award