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File #: 23-0797    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 1/25/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/31/2023 Final action: 1/31/2023
Title: Request by the County Judge for approval to extend two Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security Director and Deputy Director positions to February 29, 2024.
Attachments: 1. AThomas_LJones_Position Management Request Form3441_FY22_LJ signed_011223.pdf
Department: County Judge
Department Head/Elected Official: Judge Lina Hidalgo

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position

Project ID (if applicable): 2986308
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Judge for approval to extend two Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security Director and Deputy Director positions to February 29, 2024.
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Background and Discussion:
Funds for the purpose of managing/administering the UASI grant program. This request will fund staff positions to assist with management and administration of the grant. They will help in the regional administration of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), including project entry, reviewing expenditure requests, jurisdictional liaisons, and other eGrant and grant-related activities.

Expected Impact:
This funding will support management and administration of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) through the work of the HSGP Director and HSGP Deputy Director positions.

Alternative Options:
Without this funding, the County would need to find alternate funding, possibly utilizing general funds, to maintain a robust Homeland Security Program.

Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/25/22
147
Approval to Accept Award

Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
County Judge's Office

FY 23
FY 24
Next 3 FYs
Incremental Expenditures (do NOT write values in thousands or millions)
Labor Expenditures
$154,185
$154,185
$
Non-Labor Expenditures
$4,143.05
$4,143.06
$
Tot...

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