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Meeting Date:	10/28/2019
FY 2017 OPSG Supplemental Funding for the Webb Co. Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept FY 2017 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Supplemental Funding for the purchase of a License Plate Reader (LPR), including leased server and licensing, for a total of $51,386.96, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents in all matters related to this grant; and any matters incident thereto. This grant has no cash match; thus, there is no impact on the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Account #2469]

Issue: Local law enforcement working in international border communities must work within limited budgetary constraints to provide both proactive and responsive law enforcement services while transborder criminal organizations possess unlimited funding to access the latest technology and equipment to avoid detection/disruption of their activities utilizing their proceeds obtained through illegal but highly lucrative drug trafficking and other unlawful enterprises.

Solution: Supplemental grant award to provide supplemental equipment to assist in combating illegal drug trafficking and provide enhanced border security for the residents/citizens of Laredo/Webb County.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its sworn officer force will be equipped with needed new, updated technology/equipment.

Background:

This funding must be utilized by February 2020. This supplemental funding provides extra funding for equipment to enhance border security operations in the Laredo/Webb County area.

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2469
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	$51,386.96
Financial Impact:
$51,386.96 supplemental grant funding