FY 2014 Operation Stonegardent (OPSG) Grant Application
Submitted for:
Martin Cuellar, Sheriff
Submitted By:
Anita Guerra, Sheriff
Department:
Sheriff
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application in conjunction with the City of Laredo Police Department, Constable Pct. 1, Constable Pct. 2, Constable Pct. 3, and Constable Pct. 4 to the Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (THSSAA) for a FY 2014 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) for overtime, applicable fringe benefits, equipment, mileage, and operational costs related to homeland security border operations; and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match.
Background:
The Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) grant provides funding to designated counties/localities to enhance cooperation and coordination between federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies in a joint mission to secure the U.S. borders along routes of ingress from international borders to include travel corridors in states bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as states and territories with International water borders.
Previous Court Action:
The submission and approval of this grant is approved by the Webb County Commissioners’ Court on a yearly basis.