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Meeting Date:	01/09/2023
FY 2024 Criminal Justice Grant Application by the Webb Co Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff's Office to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division in the amount estimated at $35,000 for a Crime Justice (CJ) Grant Program for equipment, minor tools, supplies, software, and training/travel 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; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]

Issue: Like other local law enforcement agencies across the United States, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office utilizes limited financial, operational, and manpower resources to grapple with, deter, mitigate, and/or resolve various serious criminal justice matters that stem from a confluence of deeply rooted, difficult, and often highly complex societal problems.

Solution: Grant application to leverage other federal and state resources to be able to provide better and more enhanced law enforcement services with a positive financial impact to local taxpayers, who also pay state and federal taxes but do not always receive the same federal/state benefits/services as other communities.

Result: Grant funding will provide supplemental enhancements to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its officers so that they may be better able to serve and protect the citizens of Webb County.

Background:

This funding is provided by the state from a federal appropriation to Texas for projects that promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system.

Previous Court Action:

Grants to the Office of Public Safety are authorized for submission by the court for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office on an annual basis.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
$35,000 estimated grant request for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office. Thus, there will be no impact to the general fund.