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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 29 - Law Enforcement ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2024 SUBJECT: APPROVE FUNDING FOR SECURITY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES DURING CITY SPECIAL EVENTS RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of fund expenditure for security and traffic control services during City special events with area law enforcement agencies. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the CCPD Fund for an annual estimated amount of $150,000. BACKGROUND: During the large, multi -department City events (Main Street Fest, GrapeFest, July 4th, and the Christmas Capital of Texas), the Grapevine Police Department solicits law enforcement assistance from a number of area law enforcement agencies. The agencies with which the Department partners are as follows: Bedford Police Department Colleyville Police Department Coppell Police Department DFW Airport Police Department Euless Police Department Flower Mound Police Department Forney Police Department Haltom City Police Department Hurst Police Department Keller Police Department North Richland Hills Police Department Richland Hills Police Department Roanoke Police Department Southlake Police Department Watauga Police Department Trophy Club Police Department The purpose of seeking their assistance is to achieve appropriate law enforcement security staffing levels for these special events. The Department has been successful in garnering assistance from these law enforcement agencies, on an as -needed basis. Staff recommends approval. MH/TD/LW