SUBJECT
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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 $77,935.00 to the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to fund the FY2026 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. The grant performance period is from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The purpose of this grant program is to aid municipal police departments in establishing or enhancing body-worn camera (BWC) programs. The 25% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $19,500.00, from General Fund. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division released the funding announcement for Body-Worn Camera Grant Program FY2026. The purpose of this grant is to equip peace officers with body-worn cameras and help further the department's mission by promoting safety of law enforcement officers and citizens. This grant will provide the funding to augment the Laredo Police Department highly successful Body-Worn Camera Program (BWC). The BWC Program has remained a top priority and key component of the department's commitment towards maintaining public trust and transparency. State funds for these projects are authorized under the Texas General Appropriations Act, Article I, Rider 35 for Trustee Programs within the Office of the Governor. All awards are subject to availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that maybe imposed by law.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Recommends that Council approves the resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police
Account #: 229-2327
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact until grant is awarded.