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Meeting Date:	09/26/2016
FY 2016 JAG Grant Award
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award in the amount of $40,670.50 from the U.S. Department of Justice for equipment, supplies, training, and to cover the partial payment of the salary/fringe benefits of a grant-funded patrol officer; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match, and, thus, has no impact to the general fund.

Issue: The local council of governments (COG) had informed the Webb County Sheriff’s Office that there will be a continued reduction in the state grant funding available to pay for a grant funded peace officer larger than the minimum funding amount needed to pay for the officer’s full base pay. Also, supplemental equipment, supplies, and training will allow the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to provide better and more enhanced law enforcement services.

Solution: Grant award to allow for the leveraging of federal grant JAG funds in order to cover the anticipated shortfall of a state funding for the currently deployed grant funded officer and to provide supplemental training, equipment, and supplies for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Result: The certified peace officer currently funded by a state grant will continue to be deployed on a full time basis through the leveraging of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its staff will be equipped with needed equipment and supplies.

Background:

This grant was applied for and awarded in conjunction with the City of Laredo. This Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) is considered a disparate allocation, which occurs when a city or municipality is allocated one-and-one-half times (150 percent) more than the county, while the county bears more than 50% of the cost associated with the incarceration of the municipality’s Part I violent crimes.

Previous Court Action:

This grant application was authorized for submission by the Webb County Commissioners' Court on June 13, 2016.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Federal Grant
Balance:	$40,670.50
Financial Impact:
$40,670.50 federal grant funding.

Attachments
JAG Award
Transmittal Documentation