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Meeting Date:	08/28/2017
LBSP-18 Grant Award Acceptance
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2018 Local Border Security Program (FY 18 LBSP) grant award in the amount of $132,000 from the Office of Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) as specifically developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for its peace officers’ overtime and applicable fringe benefits to provide enhanced border security in the Laredo/Webb County area, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match; and, thus shall 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 the Webb County Sheriff’s Office 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 through a grant developed, written, and submitted by and for 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 and approval of this grant developed, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office is approved by the Webb County Commissioners’ Court on a yearly basis. This specific grant application was authorized for submission on February 13, 2017.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	$132,000
Financial Impact:
$132,000 grant funds for the Webb County Sheriff's Office peace officer overtime (OT) and applicable fringe benefits Thus, no impact to general fund.

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