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Meeting Date:	02/22/2021
US MARSHALS - SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD
Submitted for:	Isidro Alaniz	Submitted By:	David Sanchez
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept a Fiscal Year 2021 United States Marshals Services supplemental funding in the amount of $1,157 for reimbursement of employee overtime incurred from Joint Law Enforcement Operations. District Attorney Forfeiture funds will be utilized to cover the applicable fringe benefits associated with this project's employee(s) overtime, therefore there will be no impact to the General Fund; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2580-2260-001-413000 (US MARSHALS - DA)]

Issue: Collaboration between Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along the Texas border and within our Community.

Solution: Accept Federal assistance to continue local participation in U.S. Marshals investigations, strategic initiatives and prosecution of organized crime.

Result: Disruption of organized criminal activity in Webb County and along the Texas border.

Background:

The District Attorney’s Office would like to continue participating in the Joint Law Enforcement Task force with the United States Department of Justice. The primary mission of the task force is to investigate and arrest persons who have active stale and federal warrants for their arrest. The intent of the joint effort is to investigate and apprehend local, state and federal fugitives, thereby improving public safety and reducing violent crime.

Previous Court Action:

The US Marshals agreement was approved by the Governing Body on January 25, 2021, with an initial award of $16,000.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2580
Funding Source:	2260
Balance:	na
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
Modification Doc.