STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: March 27, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 8
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from Office of Governor for DPD Police Academy (Grant No. 4922901) in the amount of $10,000,000.00 for the design and construction of a Dallas Police Department regional law enforcement training facility at the University of North Texas at Dallas campus for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025 (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 in the LE-Regional Law Enforcement Facility Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds from Office of Governor in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 in the LE-Regional Law Enforcement Facility Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with Office of Governor and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $10,000,000.00 - Financing: LE-Regional Law Enforcement Facility Fund
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BACKGROUND
The funding of this project was established by the Texas State Legislature to support projects providing a grant for the design and construction of a Dallas Police Department regional law enforcement training facility at the University of North Texas at Dallas campus. The grant funding for this project will be to plan and procure the initial schematic design for the Dallas Police Department regional Dallas Police Academy. This is the first tranche of a $20M allocation, the second tranche will be awarded later this fiscal year.
The funding of this project will support projects for the design and construction of a Dallas Police Department regional law enforcement training facility at the University of North Texas at Dallas campus that will replace the current Dallas Police Academy facility, which is inadequate to cater to the rising numbers of recruits and the evolving regional training needs. The size, infrastructure, and amenities are severely lacking, hindering practical training and preparation of recruits for real-world policing challenges. This project addresses these shortcomings by expanding and modernizing the facility, meeting growing law enforcement demands.
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>
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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LE-Regional Law Enforcement Facility Fund |
$200,000.00 |
$9,800,000.00 |
$0.00 |