| Item Title: | Sheriff's/Constables County Essential Services Program |
| Submitted By: | Richard Wiles, County Sheriff, El Paso Sheriff's Department (915) 538-2006 |
| Subject: | Approve and authorize the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the Constables to apply for the County Essentials Services Program - Critical Incident Response grant funded by the Office of the Governor's Office in the amount of $271,317. The request is to reimburse the County for expenses incurred by the Sheriff's Office and Constables as a result of the August 3, 2019 mass shooting. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. No County match required. (Contract No. 2019-0632) |
| Background: | The Sheriff Department and County Constables responded to the mass shooting incident that took place on August 3, 2019 at a local Walmart. The Sheriff's Office and the County Constables are requesting reimbursement for costs incurred during the incident. |
| Fiscal Impact: | Grant Application - $271,317
No County Match required.
An account will be set up at the time the grant is awarded and approved by Commissioners Court.
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| Recommendation: | Approve and authorize the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the Constables to apply for the County Essentials Services Program - Critical Incident Response grant funded by the Office of the Governor's Office in the amount of $271,317. The request is to reimburse the County for expenses incurred by the Sheriff's Office and Constables as a result of the August 3, 2019 mass shooting. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. No County match required. (Contract No. 2019-0632) |
| Prior Action: | N/A |
| Strategic Plan: | .. |
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