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.
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