STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Safe
AGENDA DATE: August 13, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the third amendment to the contract with Dallas College for instructional services for police academy training; (2) the receipt and deposit of additional funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 from Dallas College in the DCCCD El Centro Police Training Reimbursement Fund; and (3) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 in the DCCCD El Centro Police Training Reimbursement Fund for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 - Not to exceed $400,000.00, from $1,045,000.00 to $1,445,000.00 - 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.
On October 11, 2023, the City Council authorized renewal of the contract with Dallas College, approved as to form by the City Attorney, for instructional services for police academy training for the two-year period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $1,045,000,00. This amendment will provide $400,000.00 in additional funding for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025.
Original award Amendment Revised award
FY2024 $315,000.00 $415,000.00 $ 730,000.00
FY2025 $315,000.00 $400,000.00 $1,445,000.00
The Dallas Police Department will use this additional funding to support the increase of cost associated with training requirements in House Bill 8.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 26, 2015, the City Council authorized renewal of the contract with El Centro College of DCCCD for instructional services for police academy training by Resolution No. 15-1554.
On November 9, 2016, the City Council authorized an amendment to the Interlocal contract with Dallas County Community College District (dba El Centro College) to modify the clauses of the original contract by Resolution No. 16-1817.
On August 23, 2017, 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. 17-1318.
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
The Public Safety Committee will be briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 11, 2025.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
DCCCD El Centro Police Training Reimbursement Fund |
$400,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |