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Meeting Date:	03/08/2021
US Marshals Additional Grant Funds for the Webb Co. Sheriff's Office; Grant Fund No. 2599
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

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; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Webb County Sheriff's Office state forfeiture funds will be utilized to cover the applicable fringe benefits associated with this project's employee(s) overtime. Thus, there will be no impact to the general fund. [Account #2599-4070-001-413000 (US Marshals - Sheriff's Office)]

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 additional federal assistance to continue local participation in U.S. Marshals-related investigations, strategic initiatives, and prosecution of organized crime.

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

Background:

The Webb County Sheriff's Office seeks 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:

This agreement and supplemental funds are approved on a regular basis by the Webb County Commissioners' Court.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2599
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
This item concerns supplemental funding for overtime (OT) using grant funds, and the applicable fringe benefits will be covered using the Sheriff's Office forfeiture funds. Thus, there is no impact to the general fund.

Attachments
BA Form