Discussion and possible action to accept the award and enter into an agreement with the Texas Comptroller and accept the award in the amount of $275,000 through the Rural Prosecutor’s Office Salary Assistance Grant.  All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedure

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action to accept the award and enter into an agreement with the Texas Comptroller and accept the award in the amount of $275,000 through the Rural Prosecutor’s Office Salary Assistance Grant.  All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. This grant does not require a cash match. There will be no impact on the County's General Fund. [Fund #2717] Issue: District Attorney’s Offices all over Texas are having a hard time retaining and hiring employees due to the competitive salaries in the private sector and other government agencies. Solution: Use the amount awarded to pay higher salaries and be able to retain employees Result: This will allow the District Attorney’s Office to retain and recruit talented employees

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