Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of the 2018 Local Border Security Grant from the Texas Governor's Office in the amount of $18,500.00 for overtime, applicable fringe benefits and vehicle maintenance and fuel reimbursement for Webb County Constable Pct. 3 and designating the Webb County Judge in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3]
Issue: Webb County Constable Pct. 3 was approved for $18,500.00 in grant funding from Local Border Security for overtime, applicable fringe benefits and vehicle maintenance and fuel reimbursement.
Solution: Grant acceptance will add extra funding for deputies to work overtime.
Result: Webb County Constable will have extra funding to work overtime to help deter criminal activity within Pct. 3 and Webb County.