HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 20, 2026
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A SUBMISSION FOR BULLET-
RESISTANT COMPONENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES
GRANT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the submission to
participate in the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Bullet-Resistant
Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant Program.
FUNDING SOURCE: NA
BACKGROUND: The Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor for the State of
Texas administers grant programs to assist local jurisdictions in enhancing
law enforcement capabilities and officer safety. The purpose of the Bullet-
Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant Program is to
improve officer safety and survivability by funding ballistic enhancements
for patrol and other law enforcement vehicles.
The Grapevine Police Department is seeking approval from the Office of
the Governor, as funds have been allocated under this program for the
purchase and installation of bullet-resistant components (windows) in
designated law enforcement vehicles. These components will provide an
added layer of protection for officers during high-risk encounters, critical
incidents, and other potentially life-threatening situations.
The Department recognizes that officers frequently operate in dynamic
and unpredictable environments where the risk of armed confrontation
and targeted violence is an ongoing concern. Enhancing patrol vehicles
with bullet-resistant materials is an important step in mitigating these risks
and helps ensure officers have safer positions of cover when responding
to calls for service, conducting traffic stops, and managing critical
incidents.
The bullet-resistant components funded through this grant will be installed
in frontline law enforcement vehicles and will be integrated in a manner
that preserves vehicle functionality while increasing ballistic protection.
This investment will complement existing officer safety measures,
including training, equipment, and tactics, and will support the
department's broader strategy to reduce injuries and fatalities among law
enforcement personnel.
This program is designed to enhance officer safety, support effective
responses to violent and high-risk incidents, and reinforce the
community's expectation that officers are provided with appropriate
protective equipment while performing their duties. Investing in bullet-
resistant vehicle components is critical to maintaining a safe, well-
prepared police force and demonstrates the City's ongoing commitment to
responsible, forward-looking public safety practices.
The grant performance period is March 1, 2026, through February 28,
2027.
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE OF
TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, BULLET-
RESISTANCE COMPONENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
VEHICLES, 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 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 that the Bullet-Resistance Components
for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant Program project be operated for Fiscal Year 2027.
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 recognizes there is no matching funds
requirement for the Grant Program,
Section 4. That the Applicant agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of grant
funds, the Applicant assures the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in
full.
Section 5. That the Applicant hereby authorizes and directs the Chief of Police
as the "Authorized Official" who is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or
terminate this grant, as well as given the authority to sign all grant adjustment requests,
inventory reports, progress reports and financial reports or any other official documents
related to the grant on behalf of the City of Grapevine.
Section 6. That the Applicant hereby designates the Accounting Manager as
the grantee's "Financial Officer," who is given the power to submit financial and/or
programmatic reports or alter a grant on behalf of the Applicant agency.
Section 7. The Grapevine City Council approves submission of the grant
application for the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Bullet Resistance Components
for Law Enforcement Vehicles Grant Program, to the Office of the Governor. Grant No.
5651801
Section 8. 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 20th day of January 2026.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
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