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Consider a memorandum/resolution updating the authorization of City of Killeen officials to submit the grant application for the Fiscal Year 2027 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crisis Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division and to accept any subsequently awarded grant.
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DATE: October 20, 2026
TO: Laurie Wilson, Interim City Manager
FROM: Pedro Lopez, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: FY 2027 Crisis Assistance Program Grant Award
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On February 3, 2026, City Council approved a resolution for the Victim Assistance Office of the Killeen Police Department to apply for a one-year grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the purpose of funding the continuation of the police department's Crisis Assistance Program to be administered through Victim’s Assistance. The grant has been awarded but due to their new process, the Office of the Governor requires specific verbiage on the resolution. Therefore, we are requesting a resolution for the following.
WHEREAS, The City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Killeen that the Crisis Assistance Program be operated for 2027; and
WHEREAS, City Council agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said project as required by the VA-Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program grant application; and
WHEREAS, City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor funds, City Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full.
WHEREAS, City Council designates Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance, as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
WHEREAS, City Council designates Rachel Martin, Management Accountant, as the grantee’s financial officer. The financial officer is given the power to submit financial and/or programmatic reports or alter a grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City Council approves submission of the grant application for the Crisis Assistance Program to the Office of the Governor.
Grant Number: 3597608
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Conforms to City policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The grant period is October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The City was awarded $77,325.06 in grant funding and is required to provide a 20% match of $20,978.20. The grant revenue and related expenditures are budgeted in the Law Enforcement Grant Fund, and the required City match is budgeted in the Police Department General Fund budget. There is no financial impact to future fiscal years associated with this grant award.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
One-time revenue and expenditure for FY 2027.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes. Sufficient funding is budgeted in the Law Enforcement Grant Fund for the grant-funded expenditures and in the Police Department General Fund budget for the required City match.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Executive Director of Finance, to submit and modify or cancel as necessary the 2027 VOCA grant application 3597608 for the Killeen Crisis Assistance Program. Additionally, the Executive Director of Finance be authorized to commit to the required matching funds in the form of cash match contributions. The recommendation also includes permitting the Killeen Police Department to allocate and administer the duties outlined in the grant, all under the oversight of the City’s Finance Department. In the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the City agrees to promptly return all funds to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Award Letter
Presentation