A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit, to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5381302 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Criminal Justice Grant- JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) FY2027," to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $462,560.00, no cash match is required. Grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.

Summary

The City of El Paso Police Department is requesting $462,560.00 in grant funding from the State of Texas Public Safety Office through grant application number 5381302 for the "Criminal Justice Grant- JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) FY2027" project. This funding will be used to replace 50 outdated APX 6000 portable radios with 50 new APX Next Single Band radios that feature LTE connectivity. The grant period is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. No cash match is required from the city. This upgrade aims to enhance communication reliability, reduce safety risks, and ensure seamless connectivity for officers, especially during periods of radio interference.

Citizen Impact

This grant will improve the reliability of police radio communications, enhancing officer safety and response capabilities, which indirectly benefits residents by ensuring more effective public safety operations.

Confidence

high