Discussion and possible action to ratify the acceptance of the State Homeland Security–Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP-LETPA) Grant Award No. 5453101 from the Office of the Governor (OOG) in the amount of $28,732.08 for the purchase of equipment for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, for the grant period of September 1, 2025, through August 30, 2026; authorizing the
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Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion and possible action to ratify the acceptance of the State Homeland Security–Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (SHSP-LETPA) Grant Award No. 5453101 from the Office of the Governor (OOG) in the amount of $28,732.08 for the purchase of equipment for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, for the grant period of September 1, 2025, through August 30, 2026; authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, including the resolution, and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require a match and will have no impact on the General Fund. All required documents were submitted to the Economic Development Department and found to be in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Policy. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Fund #2740] Issue: The Office of the Governor awarded Webb County Grant No. 5453101 in the amount of $28,732.08 for the purchase of equipment for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team. The award must be formally accepted by the Webb County Commissioners Court. Solution: Ratify the acceptance of the grant award and authorize the County Judge to execute the resolution and all other documents required for the administration of the grant. Result: Approval will allow Webb County to proceed with the purchase of equipment for the Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team during the grant period of September 1, 2025, through August 30, 2026. The grant requires no County match and will have no impact on the General Fund.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
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