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Meeting Date:	01/28/2019
Reimbursement Agreement-Webb County DA-Homeland Security
Submitted for:	Ramon Villafranca	Submitted By:	Ramon Villafranca
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement agreement between Webb County District Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Special Agent in Charge (SAC) for overtime expenses. The period of performance for this agreement is October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 the District Attorney's Office will receive an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Applicable estimated fringe benefits in the amount of $3,500 associated with this overtime will be covered using state forfeiture funds. This cooperative agreement will continue to have no impact on the general fund. [Fund 2579]

Issue: Collaboration between Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along Webb County and the Texas Border.

Solution: Accept Federal assistance to continue local participation in Joint Operations with Homeland Security & Investigations.

Result: Disruption of organized crime activity along the Texas border and in Webb County.

Background:

There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, and surrounding areas and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the community. The District Attorney will assign an investigator to collaborate with HSI by conducting undercover operations lead by HSI. The objective is to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo and surrounding areas by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations; therefore minimizing the harmful effects of illegal drugs and organized crime.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	Fund 2579
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A

Attachments
MOU-Webb County DA-Homeland Security