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Meeting Date:	09/23/2019
Acceptance for Awarded Grant
Submitted for:	Diana Rodriguez	Submitted By:	Diana Rodriguez
Department:	Constable Precinct 3

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a Fiscal Year 2019 Local Border Security Program (FY19 LBSP) grant awarded funding (3004405) in the amount of Fifteen Thousand (15,000.00) as developed, written and submitted by Webb County Constable Pct. 3 Department to the office of Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for peace officers' overtime/applicable fringe benefits. To help provide enhanced border security in Webb County and Precinct 3 area, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require a match; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County single point of contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Webb County Constable Pct. 3]

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. Theses socio-economic pressures place increased demands on law enforcement services and intensify the need for augmented public safety resources.

Solution: Acceptance of awarded grant funds will help enhanced border security in Webb County and Precinct 3 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: Awarded grant funding will enhanced/increased patrol for certified peace officers working at Webb County Constable Pct. 3.

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