AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2025-139R, approving an interlocal agreement with Hays County providing for the county to disburse a grant award to the city in the amount of $25,500.00 from the Department of Justice FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Award for the purchase of financial crimes solution software, an infrared surveillance pole camera, and various forensic equipment and supplies; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said interlocal agreement and all documents necessary to implement the grant award on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: August 5, 2025
Department: Police
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: None
Account Number: To be assigned
Funds Available: $25,500
Account Name: To be assigned
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: No action taken to date. There is no match or cost-sharing requirement for this grant.
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Background Information:
Hays County and the City of San Marcos were awarded a combined total of $37,516 in funding from the FY24 JAG program. Because the entities are located in a disparate jurisdiction, one entity must assume the lead. Hays County has agreed to serve as the fiscal agent with the City of San Marcos serving as a sub-awardee. The grant has alrea...
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