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18.

Meeting Date:	01/11/2016
2016 LBSP Grant Award
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept a Local Border Security Program (LBSP) grant award from the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) in the amount of $115,000 for overtime for peace officers and any applicable fringe benefits to provide enhanced border security for the Laredo/Webb County community; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of 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: Grant award to provide enhanced border security in Laredo/Webb County 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 and investigative capacity for certified peace officers working at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Background:

In previous grant years, the Local Border Security Program has restricted which applicable fringe benefits were eligible for reimbursement through grant funds. However, in FY 2015 AND 2016, ALL applicable fringe benefits—including Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax (FICA), Retirement, Worker’s Compensation, and Unemployment—are eligible for reimbursement through the grant.

Previous Court Action:

The authorization to apply for this grant was approved by the Webb County Commissioners’ Court on September 14, 2015.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant
Balance:	$115,000
Financial Impact:
$115,000 grant funding

Attachments
LBSP Award Notice