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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Mobile Training Structure Systems ProgramMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2025 SUBJECT: TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, MOBILE TRAINING STRUCTURE SYSTEMS RECOMMENDATION: Consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Fiscal Year 2026 State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Mobile Training Structure Systems Program, and an ordinance appropriating the funds. FUNDING SOURCE: Upon approval, funds will be available in the Grant Fund in an amount not to exceed $124,245. BACKGROUND: The Office of the Governor for the State of Texas provides funding opportunities to support law enforcement agencies in enhancing operational readiness, officer training, and public safety initiatives. The Grapevine Police Department has received notification from the Office of the Governor that grant funds have been allocated under the Mobile Training Structure Systems Program. This funding will reimburse the Department for the costs associated with acquiring and implementing a mobile training structure system, designed to expand training capabilities and improve operational preparedness. The mobile training system will provide officers with access to realistic, scenario -based environments that replicate high -risk and complex situations. This resource will allow for practical exercises in tactical decision -making, de-escalation, building entry, search and rescue operations, and critical incident response. The system's portability ensures training can be conducted at various locations, maximizing accessibility for personnel and enhancing interagency collaboration. The primary goals of this project are to strengthen officer proficiency through hands-on training, improve overall community safety by ensuring officers are better prepared for real -world situations, and meet evolving state and national standards for law enforcement readiness. The training system will also support multi -jurisdictional exercises, fostering regional cooperation and consistent emergency response practices. The grant has a start date of October 1, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2026. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017 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 FUNDING A MOBILE TRAINING STRUCTURE SYSTEMS PROGRAM, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "GRANT PROGRAM"; AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 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. 5478401. 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 21st day of October, 2025. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Matthew C.G. Boyle City Attorney Resolution No. 2025-017 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-073 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,245 IN THE GRANT FUND TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, HEREINAFTER REFERRED AS THE "GRANT PROGRAM" AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $125,245 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 State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, Grant #5478401, funding a Mobile Police Training Structure project; 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 the amount of $125,245 revenue to be appropriated in the Grant Fund based on approval of the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Section 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes the amount of $125,245 for expenditures associated with the purchase of a Mobile Police Training Structure. Section 4. The City Council hereby recognizes that there is not a matching fund requirement attached to this grant. Section 5. 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 6. 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 21st day of October, 2025. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Matthew C.G. Boyle City Attorney Ordinance No. 2025-073 2