SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $85,600.00 from the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to fund the FY2026 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program. The grant performance period is from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This grant program is to provide law enforcement agencies with funding to equip peace officers with rifle-resistant vests. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Resolution 2025-R-76 to submit grant application was approved by Council on March 03, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division released the funding announcement for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program, FY 2026. The purpose of this grant is to equip peace officers with rifle-resistant vests. State funds for these projects are authorized under the Texas General Appropriations Act, Article I, Rider 26 for Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that maybe imposed by law.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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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 #: 229-2347
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Special Police Fund Account 229-2347, Project No. ARMO26.