CC MEETING: May 21, 2024
DATE: May 16, 2024
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Roberto Arrendondo, Chief of Police
Marc Guy, Assistant City Manager
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Take All Necessary Actions Related To The Submission Of An Application For The 2024 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program In The Amount Of $753,000.00.
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BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program is to support statewide law enforcement agencies in creating a collaborative network to combat motor vehicle burglary, motor vehicle theft, fraud-related motor vehicle crime and catalytic converter theft in the state, and specifically to aid in the prevention and detection of these illegal activities. The Carrollton Police Department has submitted a project for FY24 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program funds in the amount of $753,000.00 to lease 57 additional IP cameras from FLOCK and deploy them for a three-year period. The grant funds must be used in FY24. CPD will use the grant funds to expand the IP camera program, allowing for greater coverage and resulting in a higher rate of detection for suspects involved in catalytic converter thefts, as well as other vehicle-related crimes.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
All funding will be provided through the reimbursement grant awards. There will be no General Fund obligations.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Items leased through these grant awards will allow police to deter and detect catalytic converter thefts at a greater rate, while also assisting in other vehicle crime detection and investigations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/DESIRED ACTION:
Staff recommends City Council approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to take the necessary actions for the submission of an application for the FY 2024 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program in the amount of $753,000.00.