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Home My WebLink AboutItem 21 - Drone First ResponderAction History (UTC-06:00) Submit by Ronnie Gutierrez 7/24/2026 4:41:51 PM (Agenda Memo Submitted) More Information Need... by JoLynn Green 7/27/2026 8:23:15 AM (FS - Budget Approval) • Capt. Gutierrez asked for this back. • The task was assigned to JoLynn Green, Ade Ali 7/24/2026 4:41:51 PM • JoLynn Green reassigned the task to JoLynn Green 7/27/2026 8:22:03 AM Approve by Ronnie Gutierrez 7/27/2026 8:27:46 AM (More Information Needed (BA)) • The task was assigned to Ronnie Gutierrez 7/27/2026 8:23:16 AM Approve by JoLynn Green 7/27/2026 11:27:43 AM (FS - Budget Approval) • The task was assigned to JoLynn Green, Ade Ali 7/27/2026 8:27:47 AM • JoLynn Green assigned the task to JoLynn Green 7/27/2026 8:29:53 AM Approve by Tiffany Moss 7/27/2026 11:34:46 AM (FS - Procurement Approval) • The task was assigned to Lance Wright, Tiffany Moss 7/27/2026 11:27:46 AM • Tiffany Moss assigned the task to Tiffany Moss 7/27/2026 11:34:35 AM Approve by Jeffrey Strawn 7/27/2026 3:32:49 PM (Director of Finance Approval) • The task was assigned to Jeffrey Strawn 7/27/2026 11:34:47 AM Approve by Michael Hamlin 7/27/2026 4:31:20 PM (Submitting Department Head Approval) • The task was assigned to Michael Hamlin 7/27/2026 3:32:49 PM Approve by Tara Brooks 7/28/2026 7:39:29 AM (CSO Approval/Format Res and Ord) • The task was assigned to Tara Brooks 7/27/2026 4:31:21 PM Approve by Jeffrey Strawn 7/28/2026 9:30:33 AM (Jeff Strawn Changes/Approval) • The task was assigned to Jeffrey Strawn 7/28/2026 7:39:30 AM Submit by Kim Dobecka 7/28/2026 9:59:59 AM (CMO Changes/Update) • The task was assigned to Michelle Gambaro, Stephanie Porter, Kim Dobecka 7/28/2026 9:30:36 AM • Kim Dobecka assigned the task to Kim Dobecka 7/28/2026 9:31:40 AM Approve by Jennifer Hibbs 7/28/2026 10:30:58 AM (Jennifer Hibbs Changes/Approval) • The task was assigned to Jennifer Hibbs 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM Approve by Bruno Rumbelow 7/28/2026 11:00:41 AM (Bruno Rumbelow Changes/Approval) • The task was assigned to Bruno Rumbelow 7/28/2026 10:30:59 AM Submit by Tara Brooks 7/29/2026 9:31:48 AM (CSO Final Check) • The task was assigned to Tara Brooks 7/28/2026 11:00:41 AM MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: AUGUST 4, 2026 SUBJECT: MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY (MVCPA) GRANT PROGRAM FOR DRONE FIRST RESPONDER (DFR) INITIATIVE. RECOMMENDATION: City Council consider approval of Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) grant program for drone first responder (DFR) initiative and an ordinance to appropriate the funds FUNDING SOURCE: Upon approval of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Grant Fund in an amount not to exceed $133,333. BACKGROUND: The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) provides grant funding to support law enforcement initiatives that prevent criminal activity, including motor vehicle theft, burglary of motor vehicles, catalytic converter theft, and other vehicle -related crimes through specialized enforcement, technology, equipment, and public education. The program encourages innovative policing strategies that improve the detection, investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of motor vehicle offenders while increasing the recovery of stolen vehicles and enhancing public safety. The Police Department submitted a grant application to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) requesting funding to establish a Drone First Responder (DFR) Initiative Program. The MVCPA has awarded the City of Grapevine $133,333 to purchase the equipment and technology necessary to implement the Department's initial Drone First Responder capability. The program will utilize unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to rapidly respond to critical incidents, motor vehicle theft, burglary of motor vehicles, catalytic converter theft, suspicious vehicles, vehicle -related criminal activity, and other high -priority calls for service. By providing responding officers and supervisors with real-time aerial intelligence, the program will enable faster incident assessment, improve situational awareness, enhance coordination during critical incidents, and increase the effectiveness of law enforcement operations involving motor vehicle crimes and other crimes. The grant award supports the Department's ongoing commitment to leveraging emerging technology to combat crime while enhancing public safety and operational effectiveness throughout the community. The awarded amount, $133,333, requires a 20 percent local cash match of $26,667, resulting in a total project cost of $160,000 (see Resolution 2026-011, approved on April 21, 2026). The grant cycle is September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027. Staff recommends approval MH Submitting MIKE HAMLIN, POLICE CHIEF Department* Agenda Section CONSENT Next Approval (Not None Counting Finance) Bryan Beck, Public Works Director Chris Smith, Parks & Recreation Director Darrell Brown, Fire Chief Erica Marohnic, Director of Planning Services Garin Giacomarro, Director of Economic Development Jeff Strawn, Chief Financial Officer Mike Hamlin, Police Chief P.W. McCallum, CVB Director Melanie Hill, HR Director Eric Hunt, Golf Director Tessa Allberg, Chief Information Officer Leigh Kapsos, Library Director Lance Wright, Purchasing Coordinator Larry Gray, Building Official Require Finance Yes No Approval * Attachment Description Attachments Does this agenda Yes No memo require a resolution? (?) Attached resolution Does this agenda Yes No memo require an ordinance? Attached ordinance ORD 2026- MVCPA.docx 33.29KB Submitters Notes: Resolution 2026-011 already approved.