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Meeting Date:	10/11/2016
LBSP Grant Award Acceptance
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Local Border Security Program (LBSP) from the Office of the Governor (OOG) Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) in the amount of $125,000 for the overtime salary and fringe benefits for certified peace officers to provide enhanced border security in Laredo/Webb County; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no match and, thus, will have no impact to the general fund.

Issue: The State of Texas recognizes that border communities face urgent security challenges caused by increased activity from transnational organized criminal syndicates and their allies that are intensified by the fluidity of border crossings, heavy commercial activity, and interdependence of the international border communities’ economies. These socio-economic pressures place increased demands on law enforcement services and intensify the need for augmented public safety resources.

Solution: Grant award to provide enhanced border security in Laredo/Webb County in order to fulfill State of Texas local border security program objectives, including overtime (OT) resources to suppress, deter, and reduce border-related criminal activity in Texas.

Result: Enhanced/increased patrol and investigative capacity for certified peace officers working at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Background:

The Local Border Security Program (LBSP) is funded by the Texas Legislature. It is a reimbursement grant program for costs spent on eligible activities in order to reduce border-related criminal activity in Texas as well as disrupt/deter operations of gang/cartel criminal organizations.

Previous Court Action:

The submission of this application was authorized by the Webb County Commissioners’ Court on March 29, 2016.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant
Balance:	$125,000
Financial Impact:
$125,000 grant funds for peace officer overtime (OT) and applicable fringe benefits No impact to general fund.

Attachments
Award Notice
Resolution
Letter of Transmittal