Consideration and possible action to approve an amended resolution clarifying language contained in the Whereas clauses of the previously approved resolution #2026-R-96, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $2,406,945.00 to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY27 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The purpose of this grant program is to provide additional funding for the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force/Laredo Police Department for the detection and prevention of catalytic converter theft. This grant will pay for the salaries of a Public Information Specialist, a full-time Assistant District Attorney, technology, training, and overtime. The city’s cash match will be $503,270.00 for a total grant amount of $2,910,216.00. If awarded, funding will be appropriated in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.

Resolution Agenda Ready Introduced May 19, 2026

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Amount: $2.41M
Runs until: August 31, 2027 364 days — goes back out to bid date quoted from the award document
Type: award
Field: Vehicles & equipment

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