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Meeting Date:	03/12/2018
2018 HIDTA Grant
Submitted for:	Isidro Alaniz	Submitted By:	David Sanchez
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of the first allocation of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Grant (HIDTA Program) from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $166,966 of the total $477,046 grant number for the continued salary and fringe benefits of seven Task Force Investigators; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. 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. Matching funds have already been committed for this grant in the amount of $100,121 through the budgetary process. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Account #1001-1160-001-463903-025]

Issue: There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, Texas and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the people of Texas.

Solution: Gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs. Conduct undercover operations and engage in other traditional methods of investigations.

Result: Disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations.

Background:

There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, and surrounding areas and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the community. The DEA Task Force will collaborate between state and local law enforcement agencies by conducting undercover operations lead by DEA Task Force participants. The objective is to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo and surrounding areas by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations; therefore minimizing the harmful effects of illegal drugs and organized crime.

Previous Court Action:

The Memorandum of Understanding between the District Attorney's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration was approved by Commissioners Court on September 11, 2017. On January 8, 2018, the Commissioners Court approved to continue paying grant funded personnel for 60 days until notification about grant continuation award.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2592
Funding Source:	2260
Balance:	NA
Financial Impact:
There is cash match allocated to this project in the amount of $100,121. The match covers the shortfall in expenses not covered by the grant award up until September 30, 2018.

Attachments
Agreement
Budget
Email - HIDTA
Award Letter