SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement and accept reimbursement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection/U.S. Border Patrol Treasury Forfeiture Fund of up to $265,000.00 for joint operations for overtime expenses. The City of Laredo required match will be $84,800.00, from General Fund, for a total amount of $349,800.00. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The U.S. Border Patrol, Laredo Sector, and Laredo Police Department (LPD) will combine efforts to bolster Homeland Security-related efforts in the Laredo Sector Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Historically LPD has diligently coordinated efforts with the Office of Border Patrol Laredo Sector to safeguard the country's borders through the Treasury Executive Office for Asset Forfeiture (TEOAF). Therefore, this funding will be used to supplement the resources LPD has for officers to safeguard the country's borders.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that this resolution be approved
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police
Account #: 229-2326
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.