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Meeting Date:	05/26/2020
Corona-virus Emergency Supplemental Grant
Submitted for:	Isidro Alaniz	Submitted By:	David Sanchez
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division in the amount estimated at $25,000, for overtime, to assist the District Attorney’s Office in its continued effort to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus in Webb/Zapata Counties. This formal request shall authorize the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in this grant. There is no cash match requirement for this grant; 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. Contract Term: February 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney]

Issue: Covid-19 represents a public health disaster within the meaning of Chapter 81 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. This virus has affected millions of people’s way of living and has devastated the growth of our local economy.

Solution: The Office of the Governor has provided a funding opportunity to combat the spread of COVID-19. These resources will allow The 49th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigative Division (CID) to conduct law enforcement operations in Webb and / or Zapata County in effort to reduce the spread of COVD-19. The main objective will be, but is not limited to enforcing laws and to educate business’s and the public of any violation of the restrictions and obligations set forth by Governor Gregg Abbott that identify unique threats to the safety and security of its residents.

Result: The District Attorney’s Office will have the opportunity to received additional resources to continue its efforts in combating the spread of COVID-19 thru enforcement and education; thus reducing the risk of further infections in the community.

Background:

Texas Governor Gregg Abbott signed Executive Order No. GA-18 relating to the expanded reopening of services as part of the safe, strategic plan to Open Texas in response to the COVID-19- disaster. The 49th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigative Division (CID) will be conducting law enforcement operations in Webb and / or Zapata County in effort to reduce the spread of COVD-19. The main objective will be, but is not limited to enforcing laws and to educate business’s and the public of any violation of the restrictions and obligations set forth by Governor Gregg Abbott that identify unique threats to the safety and security of its residents.

Previous Court Action:

N/A

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
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Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
Letter of Intent
Funding Announcement
SPOC Email