Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division for the Border Prosecution Grant estimated at $375,000 over the term of the contract. This formal request shall authorize the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in this grant. Contract Term: September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017.
Issue: There is a need for resources to prosecute felony cases, provide technical assistance and training to law enforcement agencies and prosecute border crime cases along the Texas-Mexican Border. The Office of the Governor of Texas has provided available resources through a grant opportunity to enhance prosecution in the area of organized crime / criminal enterprise cases.
Solution: Authorize the submission of the grant application as set forth above to ensure that the District Attorney's 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 prosecution specifically in the area of organized crime / criminal enterprise cases.
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:
N/A
Fiscal Impact
Budget Account Number:
338
Funding Source:
1100
Balance:
NA
Financial Impact:
This grant has no match requirement therefore no impact to the General Fund.