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Meeting Date:	04/08/2019
agenda item
Submitted for:	Diana Rodriguez	Submitted By:	Diana Rodriguez
Department:	Constable Precinct 3

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify the submission of a fiscal year 2020 Local Border Security Program grant application as developed, written and submitted by Webb County Constable Pct. 3's office to the office of the Homeland Security Grant Division(HSGD) in the amount of $40,000 for peace officer's overtime and applicable fringe benefits to provide enhanced border security Webb County and Precinct 3 area, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Grant does not require a match; and thus, will have no impact to the general fund. 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. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3]

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 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 for certified peace officers working at Webb County Constable Pct. 3.

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 the is grant by Webb County Constable Pct. 3 has been approved by Commissioners' Court
for the past three years.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	n/a
Funding Source:	n/a
Balance:	n/a
Financial Impact:
none