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Meeting Date:	10/11/2016
Law Enforcement Contract FY 2016-2017
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve a professional services contract with Fontes International Solutions, LLC for law enforcement consulting work, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (Discretionary Exemption) (a.) (4.) Professional Services for a performance period of Twelve (12) months at a cost of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per month, effective October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, for an amount not to exceed $18,000, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This professional services contract will be paid through forfeiture funds; and, thus, will have no impact to the general fund. [Account #168-2001-6022 (Forfeiture Funds)]

Issue: The Webb County Sheriff's Office requires the services of Fontes International Solutions for specialized law enforcement training and Intel gathering.

Solution: Former FBI agent Mr. Arturo Fontes will be contracted to continue to assist with domestic and international Intel gathering and specialized training.

Result: Secure recommendations on standard operating procedures, network and gather Intel from Mexican Law enforcement officials on Border security issues, contractor will serve as liaison with Mexican federal and local authorities, liaison with US authorities and the US Consulate in Nuevo Laredo and assist in kidnapping and extortion cases affecting Webb County and any other matters that pertain to the mission and goals of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office as directed and approved by the Webb County Sheriff.

Background:

Contractor shall provide the Webb County Sheriff’s office with specialized training for law enforcement personnel, provide support with ongoing and future investigations, provide recommendations on standard operating procedures, network and gather Intel from Mexican Law enforcement officials on Border Security issues and serve as a liaison with Mexican federal and local authorities, liaison with US authorities and the US Consulate in Nuevo Laredo and assist in kidnapping and extortion cases affecting Webb County and any other matters that pertain to the mission and goals of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office as directed and approved by the Webb County Sheriff.

Previous Court Action:

This professional service contract has been approved by the Webb County Commissioners' Court on a yearly basis.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	168-2001-6022
Funding Source:	Prof Ser-Forfeit $
Balance:	$18,000
Financial Impact:
No impact to genera fund: 168-2001-6022 Forfeiture Funds-Professional Services $18,000 annually $1,500 per month

Attachments
Fontes Law Enforcement Contract