STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Safe
AGENDA DATE: September 24, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) renewal of the contract for a two-year period with El Centro College of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) for instructional services for police academy training for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2027; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 in the DCCCD El Centro Police Training Reimbursement Fund; and (3) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 in the DCCCD El Centro Police Training Reimbursement Fund - Not to exceed $1,500,000.00 - Financing: DCCCD El Centro Police Training Reimbursement Fund
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas operates a police academy that provides basic training to all new recruits as well as in-service training to all veteran personnel. Through this agreement, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in coordination with Dallas College will reimburse the City of Dallas for instructional and administrative costs in support of the academy training program including, but not limited to, instructional aids, operational equipment and supplies, and staff development. All expenditures by the Dallas Police Department shall be approved by Dallas College and the Chief of Police or designee of the Chief of Police. The reimbursement is paid to the City based on certifiable instructional hours from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 28, 2019, the City Council authorized the renewal of the contract with El Centro College of DCCCD for instructional services for police academy training by Resolution No. 19-1282.
On September 9, 2021, the City Council authorized the renewal of the contract with El Centro College of DCCCD for instructional services for police academy training by Resolution No. 21-1475.
On October 11, 2023, the City Council authorized the renewal of the contract with El Centro College of DCCCD for instructional services for police academy training by Resolution No. 23-1410.
On May 22, 2024, the City Council authorized the second amendment of the contract with El Centro College of DCCCD for instructional services for police academy training by Resolution No. 24-0792.
On August 13, 2025, the City Council authorized the third amendment of the contract with El Centro College of DCCCD for instructional services for police academy training by Resolution No. 25-1205.
The Public Safety Committee City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on September 19, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
DCCCD El Centro Police Training Reimbursement Fund |
$0.00 |
$750,000.00 |
$750,000.00 |