STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: October 8, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Dominique Artis
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant (Grant No. 224-25-DPD0000) in the amount of $1,295,074.00 to provide a specialized proactive automobile theft program for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,295,074.00 in the MVCPA FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,295,074.00 in the MVCPA FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund; (4) the disbursement of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,295,074.00 from the MVCPA FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund; (5) to provide a local cash match in the amount of $266,252.00; (6) execution of the grant agreement with MVCPA and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total not to exceed $1,561,326.00 - Financing: MVCPA FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund ($1,295,074.00) and General Fund ($266,252.00) (subject to appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Police Department has been a MVCPA grantee for more than 20 years. The 88th legislative session enacted Senate Bill 224, which allows MVCPA recipients to apply for supplementary grants to combat vehicle theft offenses, notably catalytic converter thefts. On March 28, 2024, the MVCPA Board rewarded the City of Dallas $1,295,074.00 for overtime, personnel expenses, equipment, and training.
The Dallas Police Auto Theft Task Force Unit received funding for three Police Officers full salaries and benefits, overtime equipment, which included two new marked police vehicles, ten new desktop bundles, training and fleet expenses and four laptop bundles. Also, receiving this supplemental grant, the Auto Theft Task Force will work with the City Attorney’s Office and Department of Code Compliance to identify and demolish illicit crushing yards, which are responsible for numerous auto thefts and the unlawful acquisition of catalytic converters throughout the city. These areas are also significant sources of pollution, contaminating the water supply and land use. This funding will also enable the task force to expand other operations targeting catalytic converter and auto thefts. In which, these operations can include bait cars, surveillance, arresting offenders, and traffic stops on suspects. A portion of these operations will be in our high crime areas outlined by our violent crime task force.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On May 8, 2024, the City Council authorized the acceptance of the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the Catalytic Converter Grant to provide specialized proactive automobile theft program for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024; add three new grant position numbers for police officers; and execution of the grant agreement by Resolution No. 24-0676.
On August 14, 2024, the City Council authorized the acceptance of additional funds of the Dallas Police Department Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the Catalytic Converter Grant (Grant No. 224-24-DPD0000) for the period of September 1, 2023 through May 22, 2025; by Resolution No. 24-1108.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
MVCPA FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund |
$0.00 |
$1,295,074.00 |
$0.00 |
|
General Fund |
$0.00 |
$ 266,252.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$0.00 |
$1,561,326.00 |
$0.00 |