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Meeting Date:	09/27/2021
Acceptance of FISCO year 2022 D.E.A. MOU
Submitted for:	Mario Reyes	Submitted By:	Mario Reyes
Department:	Constable Precinct 1

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) to the Constable Pct. 1 State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $4,724.04; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Section 111.07075 (Special Budget for Revenue Received after start of Fiscal Year). [Requested by Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr., Constable Pct.1; # Fund #281-9150-352100 (State Forfeiture)]

FICA	2181-3150-001-422000	$1,467.27
Retirement	2181-3150-001-423000	$2,552.86
Unemployment	2181-3150-001-425000	$128.51
Workers Compensation	2181-3150-001-426000	$575.04
		$4,724.04

Issue: Collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along Webb County and the Texas.

Solution: Accept federal assistance to continue local participation in Joint Operations under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program.

Result: Disruption of organized crime activity along the Texas border and in Webb County.

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. Webb County Constable Precinct 1 has 2 task force investigators embedded with DEA to conduct undercover operations. 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.

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