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Meeting Date:	01/09/2023
HIDTA Grant
Submitted for:	Isidro Alaniz	Submitted By:	David Sanchez
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to adjust the pay rates for personnel under the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force Agreement. The new pay rate will reflect a 5% cost of living adjustment with an effective date of January 1, 2023; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. There is no additional financial impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Account #2592-2260-001]

Issue: The current annual Inflation rate stands at 7.1%. This has created an adverse financial situation for personnel under this agreement.

Solution: Approve a 5% cost of living adjustment.

Result: The 5% cost of living adjustment will alleviate the financial burden caused by the ongoing inflation crisis.

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 DEA Task force will collaborate between state and local law enforcement agencies by conducting undercover operations lead by DEA Task force participants. 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:

Agreement between the US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and the District Attorney's Office was approved by the Governing Body on November 14, 2022. Under this agreement, the Elected District Attorney is responsible for establishing the salaries and benefits of the officers assigned to the Task Force.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2592
Funding Source:	2260
Balance:	na
Financial Impact:
There is no additional financial impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
DEA & DA MOU