HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Detective MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 20, 2026
SUBJECT: PPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATIONS
FOR CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN DETECTIVE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a resolution authorizing the submission of an
application for the purpose of participating in the State of Texas, Office of
the Governor, Violence Against Women Detective Formula Grant Program
FUNDING SOURCE: NA
BACKGROUND: The Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor for the State of
Texas administers the Violence Against Women/Crimes Against Women
Formula Grant Program to assist law enforcement agencies in providing
services and support directly to victims and families affected by crime. The
purpose of this grant program is to promote a coordinated, multi-
disciplinary approach to improving the justice system's response to violent
crimes against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, dating
violence, and stalking.
The Department is seeking approval from the Office of the Governor, as
funds have been allocated under this program for the third-year renewal of
a detective position dedicated to these offenses. This detective position
will remain assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division to ensure
continued, specialized attention to crimes against women within the City.
The Department continues to experience cases involving domestic
violence, sexual assault, stalking, and related offenses against women,
requiring investigative efforts and close coordination with victim services
and prosecutors. To ensure an effective and timely response, the
Department seeks to maintain specialized personnel dedicated to
managing these complex and sensitive cases, and this grant provides an
opportunity to bolster investigative resources with minimal impact on the
City's budget.
The Crimes Against Women Detective will focus on investigating domestic
violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and closely related
crimes, including human trafficking and other associated offenses. Key
responsibilities will include providing victim assistance and advocacy
coordination, collaborating with community -based and regional advocacy
partners, collecting and processing evidence, conducting interviews,
preparing thorough cases for prosecution, delivering training and
community education, staying current on legal and best -practice
developments, and ensuring robust reporting, documentation, and
interagency coordination consistent with grant requirements.
This program, which is aligned with the federal Violence Against Women
Act (VAWA), is designed to strengthen law enforcement capabilities in
responding to and prosecuting violent crimes against women while
enhancing victim safety and access to services. Maintaining a dedicated
detective for these cases is critical to improving outcomes for victims,
holding offenders accountable, and reducing the incidence and impact of
such crimes in the Grapevine community.
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-005
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, VIOLENCE
AGAINSTL GRANT PROGRAM, FOR
ATHIRD YEAR RENEWAL, 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 Grant Program be operated for
the 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 agrees to provide the applicable matching funds
for the Grant Program as required by the Violence Against Women Formula Grant.
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, Violence Against Women
Formula Grant, to the Office of the Governor. Grant#5010803.
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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