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31.

Meeting Date:	04/11/2016
Border Star Grant
Submitted for:	Diana Rodriguez	Submitted By:	Diana Rodriguez
Department:	Constable Precinct 3

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application to the office of the Texas Governor Homeland Security Grant Division for the local Border Star Security Protection Grant estimated at $30,000 over the term of the contract (12 months). This request shall authorize the County Judge to act as the county's executive officer and authorize representative in all matters pertaining to the county's participation in this grant. Contract term October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017.

Issue: There is a need for enhance and for aggressive law enforcement presence in our jurisdiction (Pct. 3). Due to illegal activity such as human trafficking and drug smuggling, the office of the Texas Governor has provided available resources through grant funding, which has increased more man power by allowing deputies to work overtime through funds provided.

Solution: Authorization of the submission of the grant application will ensure that Webb County Constables Pct. 3 Department continue to help diminish illegal activity by working extra hours through funds provided by grant.

Result: The Webb County Constables Pct. 3 Department will have the opportunity to continue to work extra hours through grant funds received.

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