Consider action to authorize th e accep tance of a Justice Assistance Grant. Consider action to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $7,359.56 under the DJ23 Justice Assistance Grant Program.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) has awarded the City of Rowlett a $7,359.56 grant for the purchase of four RTS Tactical Level III+ Rifle Special patrol specific ballistic shields and three DefTech 40mm Less Lethal Single Launchers, enhancing safety for patrol officers. A City Council resolution, accepting the grant, is required before the funds are released. The purpose of this item is to authorize the City Manager to accept the grant award as the City’s Authorized Official (AO).

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).