PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 8
DEPARTMENT: Office of Bond and Construction Management
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the Regional Law Enforcement Facility program (Grant No. 4922902, Award ID No. 2027-LE-ST-0001), in the amount of $10,000,000.00 for the construction and implementation of a new Dallas Police Department Law Enforcement Training Center at the University of North Texas at Dallas campus located at 1200 East Camp Wisdom Road for the period September 1, 2026 through May 31, 2029; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 in the CJD Regional Law Enforcement Facility 10M Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 in the CJD Regional Law Enforcement Facility 10M Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with the CJD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $10,000,000.00 - Financing: CJD Regional Law Enforcement Facility 10M Grant Fund
*In alignment with Bond Implementation Program.
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BACKGROUND
This public-private partnership builds upon the City of Dallas’ ongoing collaboration with the State of Texas through grant funding and with the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD) to advance law enforcement training through a shared commitment among state government, local government, and a public university. The partnership will provide the City of Dallas with a modern, state-of-the-art law enforcement training facility that enhances the education and professional development of both recruit and incumbent police officers. The new facility will support twenty-first century policing strategies, evidence-based training techniques, and opportunities for collaboration with community leaders, academic partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen public safety and advance excellence in law enforcement training and education.
This project supports the construction and implementation of a new Dallas Police Department (DPD) Law Enforcement Training Center (LETC) at the UNTD campus. The new LETC will replace the existing Dallas Police Academy facility, which is inadequate to accommodate the growing numbers of recruits and evolving regional law enforcement training needs. The existing facility lacks sufficient space, infrastructure, and amenities to support modern, hands-on training and adequately prepare recruits for the challenges of real-world policing.
The new LETC will address these deficiencies by providing a modern, expanded training facility designed to meet the City’s growing law enforcement needs and enhance the quality and capacity of DPD training programs.
This action will authorize the acceptance of Grant No. 4922902 in the amount of $10,000,000.00 from the Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the construction and implementation of a new DPD LETC at the UNTD campus, located at 1200 East Camp Wisdom Road.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction November 2026
Complete Construction June 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Public Safety Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on March 5, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12726029&GUID=A666B950-79E7-4C14-9C08-11BF338B0CAC>
On March 27, 2024, the City Council authorized the acceptance of Grant No. 4922901 from the Texas Office of the Governor in the amount of $10,000,000.00 for the design and construction of a new DPD LETC at the UNTD campus by Resolution No. 24-0447.
The Public Safety Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 10, 2026. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/Council%20Materials/Item%20B.%20UNTDs%20Memo.pdf>
On August 25, 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for the grant from the Texas Office of the Governor, CJD (Grant No. 4922902), in the amount of $10,000,000.00 for the DPD LETC at the UNTD campus for the construction and implementation of a new training facility located at 7300 University Hills Boulevard by Resolution No. 26-1300.
The Public Safety Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on October 13, 2026. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/Council%20Materials/Item%20U.%20Grant%20from%20the%20Texas%20Office%20of%20the%20Governor%20Memo.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
|
CJD Regional Law Enforcement Facility 10M Grant Fund |
$10,000,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
MAP
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