PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: November 10, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Emergency Management and Crisis Response
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an Interlocal Agreement with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office; (2) accept donation in the amount of $200,000.00 to support the RIGHT Care Program; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00; and (4) execute all terms and conditions of the agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney - Revenue: General Fund $200,000.00
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BACKGROUND
Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 59.06 (d-1), (d-2), and (d-3) wishes to donate state asset forfeiture proceeds derived by his office to the City, wishes to donate $200,000.00 to the City for Dallas Right Care Program for the purchase of operational vehicles. The RIGHT Care Program is a multidisciplinary team, made up of one Dallas Police Department officer, Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic, Parkland Hospital Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician. The purpose of this team is to respond to members of the community experiencing mental health crisis, to divert them from jail or hospitalization and to further provide them with a continuity of care through prevention and intervention services. The City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management and Crisis Response seeks to accept this donation for the RIGHT Care Program.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
Information about this item was briefed to the Public Safety Committee on November 9, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Revenue: General Fund $200,000.00