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Meeting Date:	11/09/2020
Interoperable Comm. Grant Award Acceptance for the Webb Co. Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept a grant award by the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) in the amount of $26,232.55 as developed, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's for the acquisition of portable radios, and authorizing the County Judge to enter into the grant agreement and to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match; and, thus shall 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 Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]

Issue: Since the tragedy of 9/11, the urgent need for expanded and enhanced interoperable communications for first responders in the United States was understood to help save the lives of both first responders and the citizens they serve.

Solution: Grant application for the acquisition of interoperable equipment utilizing to provide enhance interoperable communications for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will have increased interoperability capacities.

Background:

This grant award seeks to provide funding for critical communications equipment in the form of portable radios for the sworn officer force of the Webb County Sheriff's Office.

Previous Court Action:

This grant application was authorized for submission on 1/13/2020.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
$26,232.55 grant funding for the Webb County Sheriff's Office Thus, no impact to the general fund.