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Title
Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to implement the Austin Police Department Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles Program. Funding: $2,000,000 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division. A City funding match is not required.
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Lead Department
Austin Police Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $2,000,000 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division for the project period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027. No City expenditure is required.
For More Information:
Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department, (512) 974-6644.
Additional Backup Information:
The Office of the City Manager reviewed this grant for alignment as directed by Resolution No. 20200611-096 and recommends approval. This action will provide the required resolution needed by the State’s Criminal Justice Division to complete the award process related to $2,000,000 in grant funding. The project period is March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027. A City match is not required.
State funding will allow the City to purchase and install bullet-resistant windshields for 496 vehicles, providing officers with equipment that will aid in their protection when responding to incidents involving gunfire and other projectiles.
The grantor requires a resolution approved by the governing body that addresses items 1-5 below:
1. Authorization by the governing body for the submission of the application to the Office of the Governor that clearly identifies the name of the project for which funding is requested;
2. A commitment to provide all applicable matching funds;
3. A designation of the name and/or title of an authorized official who is given the authority to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a grant (Note: If a name is provided, the applicant must update the resolution should the official change during the grant period.);
4. A designation of the name and/or title of the financial officer who is given the power to submit financial and/or programmatic reports or alter a grant on behalf of the applicant; and
5. A written assurance that, in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the governing body will return all funds to Office of the Governor.