PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|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. 6003001, Award ID No. 2027-LE-ST-0001), in the amount of $5,000,000.00 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 $5,000,000.00 in the CJD Regional Law Enforcement Facility 5M Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 in the CJD Regional Law Enforcement Facility 5M 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 $5,000,000.00 – Financing: CJD Regional Law Enforcement Facility 5M 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 leader...
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