HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Target System 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 GRANT SUBMISSION FOR A
PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC TURNING TARGET SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the submission to
participate in the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, for a programmable
electronic turning target system.
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, training, and readiness. The purpose of the
programmable electronic turning target system grant is to improve
firearms proficiency, judgmental shooting, and officer safety by supporting
modern, scenario-based firearms training that reflects current best
practices and evolving public safety needs.
The Department is seeking approval from the Office of the Governor, as
funds have been allocated under this program for the acquisition and
installation of a programmable electronic turning target system at the
department's firearms range. This system will support structured firearms
training, qualifications, and scenario-based exercises for sworn personnel,
enhancing both individual skills and overall departmental readiness.
The Department recognizes that officers must be prepared to make rapid,
sound decisions in dynamic and potentially life-threatening situations, and
that high-quality, realistic firearms training is essential to achieving that
goal. To ensure an effective and accountable training program, it is
important that the department employ technology that allows for varied
course design, timed exposures, decision-making drills, and accurate
performance measurement, and this grant provides an opportunity to
secure that technology with minimal impact on the City's general fund.
The programmable electronic turning target system will enable a wide
range of training activities, including basic and advanced marksmanship,
low-light and stress-induced courses, judgmental shooting scenarios, and
structured qualification events that meet or exceed
applicable state and departmental standards. The systems will also allow
instructors to track performance over time, tailor training to identified
needs, and document compliance with required training and qualification
benchmarks.
This program is designed to enhance officer safety, elevate training
quality, and support the consistent, professional use of force decision-
making expected by the community. Investing in this technology is critical
to maintaining a highly trained, well-prepared police force and reinforces
the City's commitment to effective, responsible public safety services.
The grant performance period is October 1, 2026, through September 30,
2027.
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-002
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, EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM,
FOR A PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC TURNING-
TARGET SYSTEM, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE
"GRANT PROGRAM"; CERTIFYING 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 Grant Program 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 the
Office of the Governor funds, the Applicant assures that 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, Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Program, Programmable Electronic Turning Target System, to
the Office of the Governor. Grant No. 5695701.
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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