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Meeting Date:	08/22/2022
Supplemental Grant Award for OLS by the Webb Co. Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept an Operation Lone Star (OLS) Supplemental Funding in the amount of $2,463,231 from the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents in all matters related to this grant; and any matters incident thereto. This supplemental grant funding has no cash match; thus, there is no impact on 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, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Account #2475]

Issue: Local law enforcement working in international border communities must work within limited budgetary constraints to provide both proactive and responsive law enforcement services while transborder criminal organizations possess unlimited funding to access the latest technology and equipment to avoid detection/disruption of their activities utilizing their proceeds obtained through illegal but highly lucrative drug trafficking and other unlawful enterprises.

Solution: Supplemental grant award to assist in combating illegal drug trafficking and provide enhanced border security for the residents/citizens of Laredo/Webb County.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its sworn officer force will be equipped with needed new, updated technology/equipment.

Background:

The supplemental funding was provided through a no-cost budget adjustment prepared by the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office (PSO).

Previous Court Action:

This grant was approved to be applied for by the Sheriff's Office last year and authorized accepted earlier this year.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2475
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
$2,463,231 Additional grant funding This agenda item concerns a grant; thus, there is no financial impact to the General Fund.