Discussion and possible action to ratify the acceptance of additional grant funding under the Fiscal Year 2015 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) from the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (THSSAA) in the amount of $20,446.75 (LBSP-15-0026 Adjustment Number 1) for overtime and fringe benefits for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to provide enhanced border security; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents in all matters related to this agreement; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require matching funds. The signed Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) was required to be returned to the THSSAA by July 23, 2015.
Issue: Border security continues to be an important international, national, state, and local issue. Furthermore, 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 in order to provide enhanced border security in the Laredo/Webb County community in order to continue 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: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be better equipped to provide border security and other law enforcement services to the Laredo/Webb County area. Enhanced/increased patrol and investigative capacity for certified peace officers working at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.
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