Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement agreement between Webb County for the benefit of the District Attorney’s Office and the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) for an amount not to exceed $530,150.00. The total reimbursable amount covers overtime for investigators assigned to the DEA Task Force ($530,150.00). The period of performance for this agreement is October 1, 2025, th
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Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement agreement between Webb County for the benefit of the District Attorney’s Office and the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) for an amount not to exceed $530,150.00. The total reimbursable amount covers overtime for investigators assigned to the DEA Task Force ($530,150.00). The period of performance for this agreement is October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Forfeiture funds will be utilized to cover the fringe benefits allocated to the overtime therefore no impact to the General Fund. [Account #2587-2260-001-413000] Issue: Collaboration between Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along Webb County and the Texas Border. Solution: Accept Federal assistance to continue local participation in Joint Operations under the Homeland Security Task Forces Program. Result: Disruption of organized criminal activity along the Texas border and in Webb County.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This docket item is classified as NEUTRAL (0.0 Score Impact). Routine administrative reports, monthly accounts payable/disbursement registers, minutes approvals, and procedural motions are logged for public transparency but carry zero weight in calculating an official's Roll-Call Freedom Score.