Commissioners Court Meeting

Issue viewing agenda items? Click here to switch to the old format.

Return to the Minutes Page

Meeting Date:	02/27/2017
HIDTA Grant
Submitted for:	Isidro Alaniz	Submitted By:	David Sanchez
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Grant (HIDTA Program) from the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $273,347 for the continued salary and fringe benefits of seven Task Force Investigators; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Grant Fund Source 308]

Issue: There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, Texas and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the people of Texas.

Solution: Gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs. Conduct undercover operations and engage in other traditional methods of investigations.

Result: Disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations.

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:

The Memorandum of Understanding between the District Attorney's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration was approved by Commissioners Court on September 12, 2016.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	308
Funding Source:	1100
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A

Attachments
Award Letter
MOU