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Meeting Date:	01/09/2017
LETPA Grant Application
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of an application to the Homeland Security Grants Division Office of the Governor for a 2017 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) grant in the amount estimated at $90,000 for law enforcement terrorism prevention equipment; and designating the Webb County Judge in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no match.

Issue: Since the tragedy of 9/11, the urgent need for expanded and enhanced law enforcement efforts to prevent terrorism in the United States was understood to help save the lives of both first responders and the people they serve.

Solution: Grant application to fund enhanced capabilities for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will have increased capacities and enhanced capabilities.

Background:

This grant funds terrorism prevention activities and endeavors by law enforcement.

Previous Court Action:

In 2016, an LETPA grant application by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office was authorized on 3/29/2016 and the grant award was accepted on 10/24/2016.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	Not Applicable
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Not Applicable
Financial Impact:
$90,000 proposed grant funding for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Thus, this grant will have no impact on the general fund.