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Meeting Date:	01/08/2018
Authorization for SWAT Grant No Cost Budget Adjustment
Submitted for:	Erika Hernandez	Submitted By:	Erika Hernandez
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of no-cost budget adjustment for the Law Enforcement Terrorism Preparedness Activity (LETPA) grant from the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) to the state agency in order to increase the equipment quantities from 11 to 16 helmets and vests for the more effective use of grant funds by Webb County Sheriff’s Office; and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in any grant-related matters to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant has no match; and, therefore, has no impact to the general fund. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar; Grant Fund #2475]

Issue: There were significant savings in the actual costs of the SWAT equipment than what was estimated in the grant budget. Therefore, more equipment can be purchased with the same amount of grant funds.

Solution: Submit a no-cost grant adjustment to the state in order to effectively utilize all grant funding.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will have increased capacities and enhanced capabilities.

Background:

This grant funds terrorism prevention activities and endeavors by law enforcement.

Previous Court Action:

This grant funds terrorism prevention activities and endeavors by law enforcement.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2475
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	$29,282
Financial Impact:
No cost grant budget adjustment for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Thus, this grant will have no impact on the general fund.