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17.

Meeting Date:	01/11/2016
Acceptance of Grant
Submitted for:	Rosaura Tijerina	Submitted By:	Andrea Arellano
Department:	Commissioner Precinct 2

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize and accept $30,000.00 in form of grant monies for Fiscal Year 2016 from Local Border Security Program (FY 16 LBSP) of the Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) Grant in the amount of $30,000.00 to be used for peace officers' overtime and applicable fringe benefits to provide enhanced border security in the Webb County Pct. 3 (Aguilares, Mirando, Oilton, Bruni and Las Lomas) area; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require a match.

Issue: The State of Texas recognizes that border communities face urgent security challenges caused by increased activity from transnational organized criminal syndicates and their allies that are intensified by the fluidity of border crossings, heavy commercial activity, and interdependence of the international border communities economies. These socio-economic pressures place increased demands on law enforcement services and intensify the need for augmented public safety resources.

Solution: To provide enhanced border security in Webb County Pct. 3 in order to fulfill State of Texas local border security program objectives, including overtime (OT) resources to suppress, deter, and reduce border-related criminal activity in Texas

Result: Enhanced/increased patrol for certified peace officers working at the Webb County Constable Precinct 3 office.

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

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Financial Impact:
No impact to the general fund.