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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of 950,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to fund the FY2026 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant. The grant performance period is from March 01, 2026 through February 28, 2027. The purpose of this grant program is to equip motor vehicles used by law enforcement officers with bullet-resistant components. No local match is required.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant is a program to provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies to purchase and install bullet-resistant windshields, side windows, and doors panels for increased officer safety. State funds for these projects were authorized by H.B. 2217 Section 772.013 passed during the 89th Regular Session and appropriated under the H.B. 500 Section 1.34 for Trusted Programs within the Office of the Governor. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated federal funds.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends that Council approves the resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: Grant
Account #: 229
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact until grant is awarded.