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 $1,602,116.00 from the Office of The Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of patrol vehicles, equipment, and overtime expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. Funding is accounted for in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Resolution 2026-R-076 to submit grant application was approved by Council on March 16, 2026.
BACKGROUND
The US. Border Patrol, Laredo Sector, Webb County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) and Laredo Police Department (LPD) will combine efforts to bolster Homeland Security related efforts in the Laredo Sector Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Historically, WCSO and LPD have diligently coordinated their efforts with the Office of Border Patrol Laredo Sector to safeguard the country's borders. In the first Operation Stonegarden, WCSO and LPD participated in joint ventures to increase visibility in pursuit of an elevated level of homeland security. This year, LPD and WCSO will continue to provide 2nd-Tier, force-multiplier assets to work in partnership with the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Stations. Operation Laredo Region Stonegarden encompasses the core elements of the National Border Patrol Strategy.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Recommends that City Council approve this resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police
Account #: 229-2359
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. Project OPST26, OPDI26, OPMA26, and OPEQ26.