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Meeting Date:	01/09/2017
SHSP Grant Application
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of an application to the Homeland Security Grants Division Office of the Governor for a 2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant in the amount estimated at $40,000 for equipment and supplies; and designating the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no match.

Issue: Complex and dynamic law enforcement challenges exist in the Southwest border area of the United States, including Laredo/Webb County. Furthermore, the County of Webb/City of Laredo continues to be one of the busiest in-land ports as well as a strategically significant international commerce corridor for the United States.

Solution: Grant application to further enhance the Webb County Sheriff’s Office preparedness to prevent threats, protect citizens, mitigate loss of life and property, and respond quickly to save lives.

Result: Through the grant-funded efforts, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be able to address high-priority preparedness goals to strengthen core capabilities to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond, and support community recovery.

Background:

This grant funds homeland security measures in the Laredo/Webb County area to help build, sustain, and deliver core capabilities essential to achieving a secure and resilient Laredo/Webb County community.

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	Not Applicable
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Not Applicable
Financial Impact:
$40,000 proposed grant funding for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Thus, this grant will have no impact on the general fund.