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Meeting Date:	02/13/2017
LBSP-18 Grant Application Authorization
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a Fiscal Year 2018 Local Border Security Program (FY 18 LBSP) grant application to the Office of the Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) in the amount estimated between $150,000 -$200,000 for peace officers' overtime and applicable fringe benefits to provide enhanced border security in the Laredo/Webb County area, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require a match.

Issue: The State of Texas recognizes that border communities face urgent security challenges caused by increased activity from transnational organized criminal syndicates and their allies that are intensified by the fluidity of border crossings, heavy commercial activity, and interdependence of the international border communities’ economies. These socio-economic pressures place increased demands on law enforcement services and intensify the need for augmented public safety resources.

Solution: Grant application to provide enhanced border security in Laredo/Webb County in order to fulfill State of Texas local border security program objectives, including overtime (OT) resources to suppress, deter, and reduce border-related criminal activity in Texas.

Result: Enhanced/increased patrol and investigative capacity for certified peace officers working at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Background:

The Local Border Security Program (LBSP) is funded by the Texas Legislature. It is a reimbursement grant program for costs spent on eligible activities in order to reduce border-related criminal activity in Texas as well as disrupt/deter operations of gang/cartel criminal organizations.

Previous Court Action:

The submission and approval of this grant by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office is approved by the Webb County Commissioners’ Court on a yearly basis.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	352
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Not Applicable
Financial Impact:
$150,000-$200,000 estimated grant funds