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Meeting Date:	10/25/2021
LETPA Grant Award Acceptance 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 acceptance of a Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activity (LETPA) grant award as developed, written, presented, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to the Homeland Security Grant Division (HSGD) Office of Governor (OOG) in the amount of $22,023.78 for equipment and supplies and authorizing the 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 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]

Issue: Since the tragedy of 9/11, the urgent need for expanded and enhanced law enforcement efforts to prevent terrorism in the United States was understood to help save the lives of both first responders and the people they serve.

Solution: Grant award to fund enhanced capabilities for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will have increased capacities and enhanced capabilities.

Background:

This grant funds terrorism prevention activities and endeavors by law enforcement.

Previous Court Action:

The submission of this grant was authorized by the Webb County Commissioners’ Court on 1/11/2021.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
$22,023.78 grant funding for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for needed equipment and supplies. Thus, there will be no impact to the general fund.