Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Webb County for the benefit of the Webb Sheriff's Office and Homeland Security & Investigations for reimbursement of employee overtime incurred from joint law enforcement operations, for the performance period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00). Forfeiture funds will be utilized to cover the applicable fringe benefits associated with this project's employee(s) overtime, therefore there will be no impact to the General Fund; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Sheriff, Martin Cuellar; Fund-2601 Homeland Security and Fund 2150 State Forfeiture Funds for Fringe]
Issue: Collaboration between Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to combat criminal organizations illegally exploiting America’s travel, trade, financial and immigration systems.
Solution: Accept Federal assistance to continue local participation in Homeland Security investigations, strategic initiatives and prosecution of organized crime.
Result: Disruption of organized criminal activity in Webb County and along the Texas border.