SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $2,000,000.00 to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the FY2025 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Program. Grant funds will be used to cover costs associated with the operation of the TAG Center such as personnel, rent, contractual costs, information system interfaces, equipment, training, supplies and direct operating expenses. This grant does not require local match. The grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The Public Safety Office (PSO) is soliciting applications for preselected projects that
support regional, multidisciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through the
coordination of gang prevention, intervention, and suppression activities. State funds
are authorized under the Texas General Appropriations Act, Article I, Rider 22 and
Rider 40 to the Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor. All awards are
subject to the availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional
requirements that may be imposed by law.
In FY2022 the City of Laredo was awarded grant funding from the Office of the Governor to establish the 9th Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center. This will be the fourth year for the TAG Center. With grant funding the Laredo TAG Center will bring together all resources and all enforcement partnerships to address a major security threat and gap along the South Texas border. Counties along the border continue to be a primary area for gangs and Mexican cartels to operate and engage in serious and violent criminal activities. The TAG Center, centrally located in Laredo, will enable participating local, state and federal law enforcement to more efficiently and effectively collaborate on intelligence, investigations, and operational activities related to combating gangs and other criminal organizations operating in and affecting the South Texas border region.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends the approval of this Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Grant
Account #: 229-2331
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. No financial impact until grant is awarded.