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Meeting Date:	09/27/2021
Border Prosecution Grant
Submitted for:	Isidro Alaniz	Submitted By:	David Sanchez
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept a Region 2 Border Prosecution Unit grant from the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) in the amount of $1,350,000 with a performance period from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2023; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require matching funds. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney - Fund #2739]

Issue: There is a need for resources to prosecute felony cases, provide technical assistance and training to law enforcement agencies and to prosecute border crime cases along the "Texas-Mexican Border". The Office of the Governor of Texas Homeland Security Grants Division has provided available resources through a grant opportunity to enhance prosecution in the area of organized crime / criminal enterprise cases.

Solution: Authorize the acceptance of the grant award as set forth above to ensure that the District Attorney's Office Border Prosecution Unit can continue to successfully prosecute border crime cases along the "Texas-Mexican Border".

Result: The District Attorney's Office will have the opportunity to receive additional resources to continue prosecuting cases, specifically in the area of organized crime / criminal enterprises along the "Texas-Mexican Border".

Background:

The District Attorney's Office will utilize this grant to keep improving the quality of prosecutions specifically in the area of organize crime / criminal enterprise cases. This grant is a continuation of the current existing grant.

Previous Court Action:

The Governing Body approved the submission of the grant application on February 22, 2021.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2739
Funding Source:	2260
Balance:	NA
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
Notice of Award