Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving an Amendment Three to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) and an Amendment Three to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Sustainment Funding for the ARIC; and authorize the County Judge to execute such amendments.

The Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) is a collaborative effort of public safety agencies in surrounding counties to work together to provide resources, expertise and information to the Center. ARIC focuses on regional public safety data analysis. The mission of ARIC is to maximize the ability to detect, prevent, apprehend, and respond to criminal and terrorist activity. Williamson County Sheriff's Office has been an original partner since 2010. The annual operating costs are shared based on the participation levels of each Partner Agency and the number of sworn personnel in each agency that will use the services provided by the agreement. Funding has been approved to be paid from the Sheriff's Office General Fund. The agreement also provides for free training of the Sheriff's Office's deputies. This third amendment is to add five new Partner Agencies.