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28.

Meeting Date:	10/26/2015
OCDETF OT AGREEMENT FY 2016
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement agreement between Webb County Sheriff's Office and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) for overtime expenses for performance period October 2015 through September 2016 for an amount not to exceed $17,374.00, OCDETF Investigation/Strategic Initiative No. SWTXS-0957H. Cash match for fringe benefits will be covered by State forfeiture funds and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Cash Match will be covered by Fund 168 (State Forfeiture Fund)]

Issue: Collaboration between Federal,State and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along the Texas border and within our Community.

Solution: Accept Federal assistance to continue local participation in OCDETF investigations, strategic initiatives and prosecution of organized crime.

Results: Disruption of organized crime activity along the Texas border and in Webb County; prosecution of individuals responsible for organized crime.

Background:

Collaboration between Federal,State and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along the Texas border and within our Community. Accepting federal assistance to continue local participation in OCDETF investigations, strategic initiatives and prosecution of organized crime is essential.

Webb County has historically participated in these operations and has resulted in numerous seizures and shared funds for law enforcement use which in turn minimizes the burden on County tax payers.

Webb County Sheriff's Office recommends approval.

Previous Court Action:

FY 2015 OCDETF Agreement was previously approved by Commissioners Court.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	168-2001-5XXX
Funding Source:	State Forfeiture
Balance:	$4,266.00
Financial Impact:
State Forfeiture funds will be utilized for cash match related to fringe benefits estimated at $4,266.00 $17,374.00 for Overtime expenditures will be covered by this agreement. NO IMPACT TO G/F.