1. Approval for Constable Pct. 1 to submit Certification of Compliance with Foreign National Vetting Requirements to the Office of the Governor — Public Safety Office in relation with OPSG FY25 Grant #3174711. Hidalgo County Human Resources has confirmed vetting has been conducted consistent with federal grant requirements.
2. Authorization for County Judge Richard Cortez, as authorized official, to sign required documents.

Beginning in FY2025, FEMA non-disaster Notices of Funding Opportunity include specific requirements for subrecipients to vet and document foreign nationals when personnel costs will be charged to federal awards. The Public Safety Office (PSO) serves as the primary recipient for the Homeland Security Grant Program. Constable Pct. 1, receiving FEMA grant funds passed through the PSO, is considered a subrecipient. Hidalgo County Human Resources has confirmed vetting has been conducted consistent with federal grant requirements.