AI- 98032
District Attorney 8.A.
CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 01/28/2025
- Submitted For:
- Ramiro Sendejo
- Submitted By:
- Ramiro Sendejo
- Department:
- DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CAPTION
DA's Office - Border Prosecution Unit Grant (1281):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2026 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) grant for the period of September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2026 BPU grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as the grantee's authorized official with authority for the Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute the resolution.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2026 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) grant for the period of September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2026 BPU grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as the grantee's authorized official with authority for the Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute the resolution.
BACKGROUND
This grant fully funds the salaries, benefits, and expenses for 5 prosecutors, 3 investigators, 2 legal assistants, and 1 forensic analyst. Two of the prosecutors hold the title of Regional Counsel for BPU. The Regional Counsels are responsible for assisting law enforcement and local prosecutor's offices across Texas. The prosecutor and investigator work closely with Hidalgo County law enforcement agencies on criminal cases, while the Legal Assistant provides support to the prosecutors and investigators.
Fiscal Impact
- CALENDAR YEAR:
- 2025
- ACCT. #:
- 5-1281-412-00-080-012-X-XXX
- FUNDS AVAILABLE Y/N?:
- Y
- MATCHING FUNDS Y/N?:
- N
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
HSGD-BPU; no fiscal impact at this time. Submission of grant application only. No cash match required. A new account fiscal year will be established upon CC acceptance of grant award, COR by Co. Auditor, & appropriation of funds.Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Budget and Management | Veronica Ortiz | 01/16/2025 02:32 PM |
| Final Approval | Monica Salinas | 01/24/2025 05:50 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Ramiro Sendejo
- Started On:
- 01/15/2025 01:28 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/24/2025