Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement agreement between the Webb County Constable Pct. 1 and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces program (OCDETF) for an amount not to exceed $18,343.75. The total reimbursable amount covers overtime for deputy assigned to the Task Force. The period of performance for this award is October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Forfeiture funds will be utilized to cover the fringe benefits allocated to the overtime therefore no impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Rodolfo "Rudy" Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1]
Issue: Collaboration between Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along Webb County and the Texas Border.
Solution: Accept Federal assistance to continue local participation in Joint Operations under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program.
Result: Disruption of organized crime activity along the Texas border and in Webb County.