SUBJECT
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An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget and appropriate $52,579.00 to the FY23-24 Laredo International Airport Budget for funding the FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). Funds are being awarded by the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD). This funding will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations by Airport Law Enforcement. No local match is required.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Ordinance No. 2016-O-034, approved on March 21, 2016
Resolution No. 2017-R-48, approved on April 20, 2017
Resolution No. 2019-R-53, dated May 6, 2019
Resolution No. 2021-R-057, dated February 22, 2021
Ordinance No. 2022-O-129, dated August 15, 2022
Ordinance No. 2023-O-18, dated September 11, 2023
BACKGROUND
The U.S. Border Patrol, Laredo Sector, Webb County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), Laredo Police Department (LPD) and the Airport Police, will combine efforts to bolster Homeland Security related efforts in the Laredo Sector Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Operations Order No: FY 24-LRTLRT-11-002 V0
Fiscal Year: 2024
Amount Approved: $52,579.00
Operated Order Dates: 09/01/2023 to 08/31/2026
Historically, WCSO and LPD have diligently coordinated their efforts with the Officer of Border Patrol Laredo Sector to safeguard the country’s borders. In the first operation Stonegarden, WCSO participated in joint ventures to increase visibility in pursuit of an elevated level of homeland security. This year LPD, Airport Police, and again WCSO, will provide 2nd-tier, force-multiplier assets to work in partnership with the Laredo Sector Border Stations. Operation Laredo Region Stonegarden encompasses the core elements of the National Border Patrol Strategy. The Laredo International Airport is the first airport in the nation to apply for and receive Stonegarden Grant monies.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the approval of this introductory ordinance.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: International Airport Fund
Account #: 242 Accounts
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Revenue account 242-0000-323-6013 $52,579.00.
Expense account(s) 242-3646-584-9900 project#AISG07 $52,579.00.