Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a request to the U.S. Department of Justice for a six-month no-cost extension for the Justice for Families Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00225-JFFX, extending the grant period through March 31, 2027, to allow for the completion of all approved project objectives; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matter

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a request to the U.S. Department of Justice for a six-month no-cost extension for the Justice for Families Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00225-JFFX, extending the grant period through March 31, 2027, to allow for the completion of all approved project objectives; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This request will have no impact on the General Fund. All required documents have been reviewed by the Economic Development Department, and the request is in compliance with Webb County Single Point of Contact procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Fund #2611] Issue: Additional time is needed to complete remaining grant-funded activities, finalize pending expenditures and satisfy all programmatic and financial requirements before the current grant period ends. Solution: Authorize Webb County to submit a six-month no-cost extension request to the U.S. Department of Justice, extending the grant period through March 31, 2027, without increasing the federal award or changing the approved scope of work. Result: Approval of the extension will allow Webb County and its project partners additional time to complete outstanding training, purchases, services and closeout activities and successfully fulfill the grant’s approved objectives.

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