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28.

Meeting Date:	01/26/2015
Operation Border Star Grant Submission
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra, Sheriff
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of an Operation Border Star Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application to the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Office of the Governor (OOG) in the amount estimated at $65,000 for the salary, fringe benefits, and training/travel for One (1) peace officer at the Webb County Sheriff's Office to provide enhanced patrol for border security and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match and Webb County will not be liable for continuation of program activities or its efforts after the grant terminates. [Fund #324]

Background:

This grant funds the salary and fringe benefits of a deputy (certified peace officer) who works in the Patrol Division to provide enhanced patrolling for border security in the Laredo/Webb County area.

Previous Court Action:

The submission of this grant application by the Webb County Sheriff's Office has been approved on a yearly basis for the last eight (8) years.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
$65,000 estimated grant funding

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