| Item Title: | DA - Grant Application G21SW0003A | | Submitted By: | Travis B. Kuykendall, Executive Director, West Texas HIDTA (915) 532-9550 | | Subject: | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the West Texas HIDTA Prosecution Initiative grant application (G21SW0003A) for the District Attorney's Office in the amount of $727,295 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. No County Match is required. (Contract No. 2021-0074) | | Background: | The purpose of the HIDTA Program is to reduce drug trafficking by facilitating cooperation among Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement
agencies, sharing information, and implementing coordinated enforcement activities. This program Is ongoing since 1995. West Texas HIDTA Is administered by the West Texas HIDTA Executive Director/Staff who follow all necessary guidelines set forth in the HIDTA Program Guidance and follow other federal reporting requirements and also receive guidance from the El Paso County Auditors, Purchasing Department and the District
Attorney Office as needed. | | Fiscal Impact: | Amount requested: $727,295
No County match is required. | | Recommendation: | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the West Texas HIDTA Prosecution Initiative grant application (G21SW0003A) for the District Attorney's Office in the amount of $727,295 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. No County Match is required. (Contract No. 2021-0074) | | Prior Action: | N/A | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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