SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $204,000.00 from the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division for the purpose of funding the FY2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. This grant will provide funding to pay for overtime to increase patrol security along the Texas-Mexico Border. No local match is required. Grant is accounted for in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Resolution 2024-R-123 to submit grant application was approved by Council on April 2, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The State of Texas has an urgent security challenge caused by the increase threat from
organized crime, terrorism, and their allies that is exacerbated by the continued flow of illegal immigrants. The purpose of this program is to sustain interagency law enforcement operations and enhance local law enforcement patrols to facilitate directed actions to deter and interdict criminal activity.
The State of Texas will facilitate the conduct of sustained interagency law enforcement
operations to dominate the Texas-Mexico border area at points and times of its choosing and thereby deny criminals actions therein; provide a safe and secure environment where Texas citizens can prosper; contribute to the reduction of potential acts of terror within Texas and the United States; and promote regional stability.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
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: Special Police
Account #: 229-2358
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Grant is accounted for in the Special Police Fund 229-2358, project # LBSP25.