HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Narcotic AnalyzerMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2025
SUBJECT: DWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE FOR A NARCOTIC ANALYZER (GRANT
#5042401)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution authorizing the
acceptance of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for a
narcotic analyzer, and an ordinance to appropriate the funds.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds will be available in the Grant Fund upon approval of the attached
ordinance.
BACKGROUND: The Grapevine Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and
well-being of our community through innovative law enforcement
strategies and tools. The ongoing rise in drug -related offenses, particularly
involving synthetic and hard -to -detect substances, presents significant
challenges to timely investigations and enforcement efforts. To address
these challenges, the department has identified a critical need for
advanced technology that enhances the efficiency and accuracy of
substance identification.
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program,
administered by the State of Texas, provides federal funding to support
law enforcement agencies in addressing criminal justice priorities. This
program offers an opportunity for the Grapevine Police Department to
acquire a state-of-the-art drug analyzer without burdening the City's
general fund. The requested device is capable of rapid, non-destructive
analysis of suspected narcotics, enabling officers to make informed
decisions in the field and accelerating the investigative process.
JUSTIFICATION
Acceptance of this grant funding will directly benefit the Grapevine Police
Department and the community it serves in several ways:
Enhanced Efficiency:
The drug analyzer will significantly reduce the time required to identify
substances, allowing officers to dedicate more time to proactive policing
and community engagement.
Improved Accuracy:
The technology provides reliable results that align with forensic standards,
reducing the potential for errors in preliminary drug identification.
Cost Savings:
Utilizing grant funds eliminates the immediate financial burden on the City
while reducing ongoing expenses associated with external laboratory
testing for routine drug identifications.
Community Safety:
By streamlining drug -related investigations, the device enhances our
ability to combat the distribution of illegal substances, contributing to a
safer Grapevine.
This acquisition aligns with the department's strategic goals to leverage
technology in modernizing public safety efforts and maintaining the City's
reputation as a safe and welcoming community.
Staff recommends approval
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE OF
TEXAS, EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, HEREINAFTER
REFERRED TO AS THE "GRANT PROGRAM`
CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE TO
RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program, administered by the State of Texas, provides federal funding to support law
enforcement agencies in addressing criminal justice priorities; and
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine ("the Applicant") is fully eligible to receive
assistance under the Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is desirous of authorizing an official to represent and act
for the Applicant in dealing with the Police Department ("the Department") concerning
the Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the citizens of The City of Grapevine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the Applicant hereby certifies that they are eligible to receive
assistance under the Grant Program.
Section 3. That the Applicant agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of grant
funds, the Applicant will return funds to the Texas Office of the Governor.
Section 4. That the Applicant hereby authorizes and directs the Chief of Police
to act for the Applicant, as the grantee's authorized official, The authorized official is
given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the
Applicant.
Section 5. The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes the official to accept
funds for the Department concerning the State of Texas Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program, Grant No. 5042401.
Section 6. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of January, 2025.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2025-002 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$35,000 IN THE GRANT FUND TO BE RECEIVED FROM
THE STATE OF TEXAS, EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $35,000 IN
THE GRANT FUND FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE GRANT WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE
APPROVED GRANT; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has received approval for grant funds for
the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
(Grant No. 5042401); and
WHEREAS, the City requires the purchase and use of the handheld narcotics
analyzer to be utilized by the Police Department to increase safety and effectiveness of
criminal investigation in association with the grant; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of
this ordinance have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act and
Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes an amount of $35,000
revenue be appropriated in the Grant Fund based on approval of the Justice Assistance
Grant Program.
Section 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes an amount estimated
at $35,000 be appropriated in the Grant Fund for the expenditures associated with the
grant.
Section 4. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed
to be severable, and that if the validity of any section, subsection, word, sentence,
or phrase shall be held to be invalid, it shall not affect the remaining part of this
ordinance.
Section 5. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of
the City of Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health,
safety, morals, peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of
Grapevine, Texas, creates an emergency for the immediate preservation of the
public business, property, health, safety and general welfare of the public which
requires that this ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its
final passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of January, 2025.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 2025-002 2