Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement agreement between Webb County for the benefit of the District Attorney’s Office and the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) for an amount not to exceed $530,150.00. The total reimbursable amount covers overtime for investigators assigned to the DEA Task Force ($530,150.00). The period of performance for this agreement is October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Forfeiture funds will be utilized to cover the fringe benefits allocated to the overtime therefore no impact to the General Fund.  [Account #2587-2260-001-413000]
 
Issue: Collaboration between Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along Webb County and the Texas Border.
 
Solution: Accept Federal assistance to continue local participation in Joint Operations under the Homeland Security Task Forces Program.
 
Result: Disruption of organized criminal activity along the Texas border and in Webb County.

Background:
There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo and surrounding areas, and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the community. The District Attorney's Office has 8 task force investigators embedded with the DEA to conduct undercover operations. The objective is to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo and surrounding areas by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations; therefore, minimizing the harmful effects of illegal drugs and organized crime.