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Approve a resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of grant funding of $532,588 from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority to continue the Austin Police Department Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project to assist with combatting motor vehicle theft, motor vehicle burglary, and fraud-related motor vehicle crime. Funding: Funding is available from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the project period of September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. The City match of 20 percent will be met by accounting for the base salary and fringe benefits of existing City positions.
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Austin Police Department.
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Funding is available from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the project period of September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. The City match of 20 percent will be met by accounting for the base salary and fringe benefits of existing City positions.
Prior Council Action:
September 26, 2024 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20240926-058 to accept and appropriate grant funding from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority to continue the Austin Police Department Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project.
For More Information:
Robin J. Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department, 512-974-5030.
Additional Backup Information:
The purpose of this grant is to continue the Austin Police Department (APD) Auto Burglary and Theft Interdiction Project. Through enforcement and outreach, the project will focus on reducing the rate of auto theft and burglary of vehicles in the City.
The budget for the September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026 project period will cover personnel and fringe costs for existing positions (three detectives, one full-time administrative specialist, a part-time neighborhood liaison, and a part-time investigative support specialist). The City match of 20 percent will be met by accounting for the base salary and fringe ben...
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