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Meeting Date:	06/28/2021
Grant Application for FY 2021 Federal JAG by the Webb Co. Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a FY 2021 Justice Assistance Grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) as prepared, coordinated, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the City of Laredo for equipment/minor tools, contractual services, and supplies for a total amount estimated at $33,450.00; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant has no match requirements; and, thus, is at no cost 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 Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]

Issue: Supplemental grant funds will allow the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to provide better and more enhanced law enforcement services.

Solution: Grant application to allow for the leveraging of federal grant JAG funds in order to provide expanded capacity for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its staff will be equipped with needed additional capacity.

Background:

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:

The grant application authorization and award acceptance are approved by the Webb County Commissioners' Court on a yearly basis.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
$33,415 estimated grant for the Webb County Sheriff's Office Thus, no impact to the general fund.

Attachments
Signed Transmittal