Discussion and possible action to approve and ratif the previously submitted 30-day extension request from the Office of the Governor for the Operation Stone Garden (OPSG) Program, extending the program end date from February 28, 2026, to March 30, 2026, to allow the Sheriff’s Office to complete program activities and fully utilize the remaining grant funds, and to authorize the County Judge to act as the County’s Authorized Representative in all matters related to the extension. This extension does not require additional county cash or an in-kind match. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff]

Issue: The program’s original end date of February 28, 2026, does not allow sufficient time to complete all program activities and fully utilize the remaining grant funds.

Solution: Ratify the previously submitted 30-day extension request to the granting agency to extend the program’s end date to March 30, 2026, allowing the Economic Development Department adequate time to finalize activities and expend all remaining funds.

Result: The County will have additional time to complete all program activities and fully utilize the awarded funds in compliance with grant requirements, ensuring the program achieves its intended outcomes.

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