Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a request to the U.S. Department of Justice for a three-month no-cost extension for the Improving Criminal Justice Response (ICJR) Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GG-02603-ICJR, extending the grant period through December 31, 2026, to allow the completion of all approved project objectives; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This request will have no impact on the General Fund. All required documents have been reviewed by the Economic Development Department, and the request is in compliance with Webb County Single Point of Contact procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff; Fund #2611]

Issue: Additional time is needed to complete remaining grant-funded activities, finalize pending expenditures, and satisfy all programmatic and financial requirements before the current grant period ends on September 30, 2026.

Solution: Authorize Webb County to submit a three-month no-cost extension request to the U.S. Department of Justice, extending the grant period through December 31, 2026, without increasing the federal award or changing the approved scope of work.

Result: Approval of the extension will allow Webb County and its project partners to complete outstanding grant activities, expenditures, training, services, and closeout requirements and successfully fulfill the grant’s approved objectives.

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