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Meeting Date:	10/10/2023
Region 2-Border Prosecution Unit
Submitted for:	Raul Coss	Submitted By:	Raul Coss
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept grant #2466311 titled Region 2-Border Prosecution Unit from the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division in the amount of $2,265,000 with a performance period from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025; 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.

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. The funds will be utilized 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 02-13-2023

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2739
Funding Source:	2260
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
Notice of Award