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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas repealing Resolution No. 2024-R-191; and adopting an amended resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept Grant No. 3335707, a grant in the amount of $52,579.00 from the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grant Program for the purposes of funding the Airport’s FY23 Operation Stonegarden Grant. Funding from this grant will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden operations conducted by airport law enforcement; providing that this resolution shall be cumulative; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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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).
Grant No.: 3335707
Fiscal Year: 2023
Amount Approved: $52,579.00
Operated Order Dates: 03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025
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 resolution.
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