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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing City of Killeen officials to apply for, accept, decline, modify or cancel the grant application for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Program to continue a program targeting vehicle and catalytic converter theft.
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DATE: May 5, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Pedro Lopez, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Application and Acceptance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Police Department seeks approval to apply for grant funding through the SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant. The grantor is the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA). The MVCPA requires a resolution from the governing body accepting the terms of the grant prior to considering the application. If awarded, the grant will fund a continuation of the License Plate Reader program started in 2025 with the same grant.
This grant funding is part of the department's strategic effort to combat the persistent problem of vehicle and catalytic converter theft, as well as violent crime.
If awarded, grant funding will be used to continue our integration of technology and cameras will allow the department to monitor areas prone to criminal activity throughout the City of Killeen. The department will greatly enhance its crime-fighting posture by using real-time data to address crimes in progress and employ analytics to solve crimes captured through our Real Time Crime Center.
As part of this effort, KPD will also continue to conduct information sharing between internal stakeholders, law enforcement partner agencies and focused community partnerships to maximize the impact of the SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant to reduce thefts and enhance public safety throughout the city.
The total project cost will be no more than $300,000 with a grant award up to $250,000 and requires a cash match of 20% ($50,000). Budgeted funds have been submitted by the department in the proposed FY 27 budget....
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