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) the application for and acceptance of a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY2026 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant (Grant No. 608-26-DPD0000C) in the amount of $1,224,538.00 to provide a specialized proactive automobile theft program for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,224,538.00 in the MVCPA FY26 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,224,538.00 in the MVCPA FY26 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund; (4) a local cash match in an amount not to exceed $270,076.00; and (5) execution of the grant agreement with MVCPA and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total not to exceed $1,494,614.00 - Financing: MVCPA FY26 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant Fund ($1,224,538.00) and General Fund ($270,076.00) (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 awarded the City of Dallas $872,650.00 for overtime, personnel expenses, equipment, and training.
Approval of this item will allow the City to continue to fund a specialized, proactive investigative unit focused on the prevention of automobile theft. If accepted, this grant will fund one uniformed police officer, overtime, a new marked police vehicle, training and fleet expenses, and the operational expenses for 200 flock cameras. The required 20% cash match will be m...
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