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AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE, IF AWARDED, OF FISCAL YEAR 2027
GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION, PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM,
AND MAKE ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor funds law enforcement grant projects throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, February 12, 2026 is the deadline to submit application for Fiscal Year 2027 for the Paul
Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of
Fort Worth to utilize grant funds from the Office of the Governor for the Fort Worth Police Department in
accordance with the permitted uses of the funds under the respective grant; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor grant requirements include authorization of application by the
governing body of the applicant and passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain assurances; and
WHEREAS, further council action will be required for the appropriation of funds for these grants at a later
date.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council authorizes applications for, and acceptance, if awarded, of the following Fiscal Year 2027
grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences
Improvement Grant Program;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, William
Johnson, to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate each listed grant on behalf of the City;
3. The City Council designates the Financial Officer, Catherine Perry, to submit financial reports for
reimbursement for each listed grant on behalf of the City;
4. If matching funds are required, the City assures that all matching funds will be provided; and
5. In the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor grant funds, the City assures that the funds will
be returned to the Office of the Governor in full.
day of , 2026. ADOPTED THIS
ATTEST:
By:
Jannette Goodall, City Secretary
Grant Application#: 5698501
City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
Texas
Council Communication
DATE: 01/27/26 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 26-0089
LOG NAME: 35FY27 STATE-BJA COVERDELL PROGRAM
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant from the United States
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Passed-Through the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2027
in an Amount Up to $220,000.00 to Purchase Forensic Fire Arm Equipment, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement with the Office of
the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office as the Passed-Through Entity, Adopt Resolution, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize application for, and authorize acceptance of, if awarded, the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant from the United
States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Passed-Through the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal
Year 2027 in an amount up to $220,000.00 to purchase forensic fire arm equipment;
2. Authorize the execution of a related grant agreement with the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office as the passed-through entity;
3. Adopt the attached Resolution for acceptance of grant funds in an amount up to $220,000.00 and to make assurances as required by the
Fiscal Year 2027 Public Safety Office Grant Program; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject
to receipt of the grant, in an amount up to $220,000.00, for the purpose of funding costs associated with the purchase of forensic fire
arm equipment.
DISCUSSION:
February 12, 2026 is the submission deadline for the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office, Fiscal Year 2027 Paul Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant Program application. An executed Resolution must be submitted with the application for the application to be
considered completed and eligible for funding.
The purpose of the Fiscal Year 2027 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program is to solicit applications for projects that
improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science or medical examiners services as well as projects seeking to address emerging forensic
science. Funds may only be used to carry out six eligible activities specifically stated in the grant application.
If award, the Fort Worth Crime Lab will use the requested funds to address the stated eligible activity #2: Eliminate a backlog in the analysis of
forensic science evidence, including, among other things, a backlog with respect to firearms examination, latent prints, impression evidence,
toxicology, digital evidence, fire evidence, controlled substances, forensic pathology, questioned documents, and trace evidence by purchasing
forensic firearms equipment to improve the efficiency and timelinesss of forensic firearms examinations. The grant period for the Award is from
10/01 /2026 - 09/30/2027.
No salaries are being charged to this grant, and therefore indirect cost recovery does not apply. The Grant Application Repository number for
tracking purposes is GRNT-APPL-0000000168.
Matching funds are not required under the grant. The funding type is reimbursable.
The grant will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Office
of the Texas Govemor
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Police Department (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the
Police Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b� William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Eddie Garcia 4212
David Carabajal 4231
Additional Information Contact: Angela Miller-Love 4441
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