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Meeting Date:	11/13/2023
K9 Unit Enhancements Grant Acceptance by the Webb Co Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $27,535 from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division as developed, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office Grant Writer for equipment, minor tools, training/travel, and supplies for the Webb County Sheriff's Office peace officers and canines of the K9 unit; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund. 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 Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]

Issue: K9s and the Officers who handle them perform a myriad of important law enforcement duties. However, due to the complexity, diversity, and wide depth/breadth of important law enforcement/criminal justice functions all Sheriff’s Offices perform, there are finite financial resources available to provide for these types of specialized divisions.

Solution: Grant award to provide supplemental resources for equipment, minor tools, and supplies in support of the K9 unit.

Result: Grant funding will allow members of the K9 Unit to be equipped with supplemental resources.

Background:

The Webb County Sheriff’s Office currently has four (4) K9s: Milka, Brix, Gala, and Aza.

Previous Court Action:

This grant was authorized by the court for submission on 1/09/2023.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
$27,535 grant funding for the K9 Officers and their K9s. Thus, there will be no impact to the general fund.