SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $72,041.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the funding of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2025. The grant performance period is October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2028. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates that this grant allocation be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County; $36,020.50 will be allocated for the LPD Network Specialist and $36,020.50 for Webb County Sheriff's Office equipment and supplies that enhances department operations. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Resolution 2026-R-77 to submit grant application was approved by Council on April 20, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to states and units of local government. This program furthers the Department's mission by assisting state, local, and tribal efforts to prevent and/or reduce crime and violence. In general, JAG funds awarded to a unit of local government may be used to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends that Council approves this resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police
Account #: 229
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. Project JAG26.