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Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2025 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Jag Grant) and approve an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Temple and Bell County to administer the grant.
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DATE: September 15, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Pedro Lopez Jr, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: 2025 JAG Grant Acceptance and Interlocal Agreement
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program continues to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. The program award is allocated through an Interlocal agreement between Bell County, City of Killeen, and the City of Temple. The program provides single funding to grantees with no requirement for matching or local funds. Funds granted under the JAG have a four-year window for expenditure. All entities must agree to the reallocated amounts of the funds to receive the grant award.
The 2025 JAG grant was awarded on 7/31/2026 with the funding of $92,208. An agreement has been made to distribute the program award as follows: City of Killeen $41,493.60, City of Temple $23,052, and Bell County $27,662.40
As in previous years, the City of Killeen has been chosen to apply for the JAG award and submit the application for all parties involved. The City of Killeen is responsible for the administration of the funds, including distributing the funds, monitoring the award, submitting performance reports and assessment data, and providing ongoing assistance to any sub recipients of the funds.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Accept the grant funds and enter an interlocal agreement with Bell County and the City of Temple.
2. Withdraw grant application.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends accepting the grant and entering into the interlocal agreement. The JAG has no matching funds and funds will be used to enhance the Killeen Police Department’s ability to respond to active threats and enhance the department’s less lethal capabilities.
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 City will recognize grant revenue and expenditures totaling $92,208. Of this amount, $41,493.60 is allocated to the City of Killeen, $23,052 to the City of Temple, and $27,662.40 to Bell County. No recurring fiscal impact or local funding commitment is anticipated.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is a one-time grant revenue and expenditure.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, partially. The adopted budget includes $85,000 in grant revenue and expenditures.
If not, where will the money come from?
Upon approval of the year-end budget amendment, grant revenue and expenditure appropriations will each be increased by $7,208 to reflect the actual award of $92,208. No local matching funds are required.
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
No. Sufficient budget authority will be available upon approval of the year-end budget amendment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the acceptance of the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant through the Killeen Police Department on behalf of all parties involved; the City Manager or his designee to sign the Interlocal agreement; and permit the Killeen Police Department to allocate and administer the duties required by the grant.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Grant
Interlocal Agreement
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