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Meeting Date:	06/13/2022
FY 2022 MAG Grant Application Authorization for the Webb Co. Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify the submission of a grant application as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff's Office to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for a MVCPA Auxiliary Grant (MAG) in the amount estimated at $20,000 for an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) equipment, software, warranty, supplies, and any other needed accessories; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires cash match of 20% or $5,000, which will be met utilizing the Sheriff’s Office forfeiture funds for a total project cost of $25,000; 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 Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff, Fund #2152]

Issue: Auto theft is a significant property crime that costs the United States billions in losses every year.

Solution: Grant application to expand and leverage grant resources so that the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be able to increase deterrence as well as recover stolen cars through the utilization of an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR).

Result: Supported by the use of an additional, grant-funded ALPR as a powerful force multiplier, increased law enforcement efforts by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office sworn officer force to combat motor vehicle theft and other types of illegal activity.

Background:

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) can be highly effective force multipliers utilized by law enforcement to identify, deter, mitigate, and resolve various types of illegal activity, including but not limited to auto theft, kidnappings, trafficking, and other types of organized criminal activity.

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Not Applicable
Financial Impact:
$20,000 Requested in grant funding. $5,000 Cash match from the Sheriff’s Office forfeiture funds Thus, there will be no impact to the general fund