10 - Extension of the Inter-Local Agreement with the County for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority GrantItem No. 10
Memorandum
TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council
Grayson Path, Interim City Manager
FROM: Richard W. Salter, Jr., Chief of Police
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARIS AND LAMAR COUNTY PURSUANT TO
THE MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT
FOR FY -2023
DATE: February 13, 2023
BACKGROUND:
For several years the Paris Police Department has benefited from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime
Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Grant. The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
(MVCPA) exists to empower local law enforcement agencies and communities to combat and
prevent statewide motor vehicle crime. The MVCPA is an evidence based, strategy driven and
community -centric network to support regional taskforces, improve coordination, deploy
equipment and provide clear messaging to end motor vehicle crime. The Authority seeks to support
regional and statewide law enforcement responses to obtain best outcomes for Texas. MVCPA
fosters a statewide collaborative network to combat motor vehicle burglary, motor vehicle theft
and fraud -related motor vehicle crime. MVCPA also funds education campaigns to inform
automobile owners of methods to prevent motor vehicle burglary or theft. MVCPA issues grants
to law enforcement agencies (referred to as Taskforces) and educates the public to act and use
prevention techniques to fulfill its mission. MVCPA uses the appropriated funds to provide
effective coverage of the state through the cooperative network of law enforcement groups,
prosecutors, insurance industry representatives, local tax assessor -collectors, and concerned
citizens to combat motor vehicle crime through enforcement, prevention, public information, and
education initiatives.
STATUS OF ISSUE:
In an effort to expand the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, the Paris Police Department
and Lamar County Sheriff's Office will collaborate on a full-time basis within this task force. Both
agencies agree to accept the responsibility for their respective commitments outlined in the subject
"Inter -Local Agreement", and to adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws or
regulations, as well as all Grant rules and conditions.
The task force will be comprised of one Paris Police Department detective and one Lamar County
Sheriff detective who will provide assistance to law enforcement agencies in a defined nine (9)
county coverage area. The task force will adopt any auto theft or burglary of motor vehicle cases
that is asked to do so by one of the agencies in the coverage area. The task force will conduct
DMV68-A inspections for the coverage area, and assist DMV offices with investigations
involving Title Fraud. The MVCPA has approved a FY -2023, grant award of $158,430.00 which
includes a cash match of $18,000.00 by the City of Paris and $22,573.00 by the Lamar County
Sheriff's Office.
The Paris Police Departments requests City Council Approval for the attached Inter -Local
Agreement.
BUDGET: There is no unanticipated impact to the budget of the Police Department.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution extending the Inter -Local Agreement between
the City of Paris and Lamar County pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
Grant for FY -2023.
Attachment:
- Inter -Local Agreement
- Grant Application
- FY 2023 Grant Award
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PARIS AND THE COUNTY OF LAMAR CONCERNING THE
NORTHEAST TEXAS AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the County of Lamar and City of Paris desire to participate in a combined
task force to expand the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force funded by the Motor Vehicle
Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) of the State of Texas, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($158,430.00)
which includes a cash match of $18,000.00 from the City of Paris and a cash match from the
Lamar County Sheriffs Office of $22,573.00; and,
WHEREAS, the County has agreed to contribute the total of $22,573.00 in matching
funds if said grant application is approved; and,
WHEREAS, the source of funds would not normally be used for this purpose; and,
WHEREAS, the County and City believe it to be in their mutual best interest to
continue a multijurisdictional MVCPA Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the County and City agree to each accept the responsibility and to adhere
to all applicable federal, state, and local laws or regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That an Interlocal Agreement by and between the County of Lamar and
the City of Paris to participate in a combined task force funded by the Motor Vehicle Crime
Prevention Authority (MVCPA) of the State of Texas, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-
EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($158,430.00) which
includes a cash match of $18,000.00 from the City of Paris and a cash match from the Lamar
County Sheriffs Office of $22,573.00 is hereby approved, and the City Manager is hereby
authorized to execute same in the form of Exhibit A hereto on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of February, 2023.
Paula Portugal, Mayor Pro -Tem
ATTEST:
Jannis Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney
Interlocal Agreement
State of Texas
This Agreement is entered into by and between the County of Lamar, a political subdivision of the State of
Texas, hereinafter referred to as "County" and the Cil. , of Paris a municipal corporation situated in Lamar
County, Texas, hereinafter called "City" pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code,
Chapter 791.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Count of Lamar and Citl, of Paris have the objective to participate in a combined task force
funded by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) of the State of Texas, in the amount of
$$117,857 for the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, and,
WHEREAS, the Coun has agreed to contribute the total of $22,573 in matching funds if said grant application
is approved; and,
WHEREAS, the source of funds would not normally be used for this purpose; and,
WHEREAS, the Court and City believe it to be in their best interests to continue a multi jurisdictional WCPA
Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the Count and City agree to each accept the responsibility and to adhere to all applicable federal,
state, and local laws or regulations
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I. PURPOSE
1 .01 The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the Cit -V (Grantee) to file an application for a grant with the
Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (Agency), which application is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
made a part hereof for all purposes.
ARTICLE II. TERM
2 .01 The term of this Agreement is to commence on September 1 2022 and to end August 31, 2023.
ARTICLE III. CONSIDERATION
3 .01 As consideration for this Agreement, the County (sub -grantee) agrees to contribute a total of $22,573 in
matching funds, while the City will contribute $18,000 in matching funds for the enhancement of the grant
program in the amounts and methods as follows:
Item wDescription Amount Method Cash Paid/In Lieu of/In kind's
Detective's Benefits (County $22,573 Fringe paid by County in lieu of match (Professional
emlo;ee) and Contractual Services)
Fringe & Overtime (City 1 $18,000 1 Fringe and Overtime by City in lieu of match.
ELnployee
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ARTICLE IV. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
4.01 The specific allocation of the County and Citv fund is set out in the attachment (Grant Award) to this
Agreement, marked as Exhibit "B", and made a part hereof for all purposes.
ARTICLE V. EQUIPMENT
5 .01 Upon termination of this Agreement, equipment including vehicles, hardware, and other non -expendable
items will revert to the applicant. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority of the State of Texas will be
notified and inventory records will be updated.
ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENTS
6.01 This Agreement maybe amended by the mutual agreement of the parties hereto in writing to be attached
to and incorporated into this agreement.
ARTICLE VII. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION
7 .01 In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall be held to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable in any respect such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other
provision thereof and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had
never been contained herein.
ARTICLE VIII. UNIFORM ASSURANCES
8.01 In accordance with §783.005 of the Texas Government Code Grantee and sub -grantee shall comply with
the following uniform assurances:
Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment- Grantee certifies that no federal appropriated funds have been paid or
will be paid to any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress
on its behalf to obtain, extend, or modify this contract or grant. If non-federal funds are used by Grantee to
conduct such lobbying activities, the prescribed disclosure form shall promptly be filed. In accordance with 31
U.S.C. § 1352(b) (5), Grantee acknowledges and agrees that it is responsible for ensuring that each sub -grantee
certifies its compliance with the expenditure prohibition and the declaration requirement.
Child Support Obligation- Grantee represents and warrants that it will include the following clause in the
award documents for every sub -award and subcontract and will require sub -recipients and contractors to certify
accordingly: Under Section 231.006 of the Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or
business entity named in this contract, bid or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or
payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification
is inaccurate. A bid or an application for a contract, grant, or loan paid from state funds must include the name
and social security number of the individual or sole proprietor and each partner, shareholder, or owner with an
ownership interest of at least 25 percent of the business entity submitting the bid or application.
Clean Air Act & Federal Water Pollution Control Act- Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply
with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671 q)
and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387).
Compliance with Laws, Rules and Requirements- Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply, and
assure the compliance of all its sub -recipients and contractors, with all applicable federal and state laws, rules,
regulations, and policies in effect or hereafter established. In addition, Grantee represents and warrants that it
will comply with all requirements imposed by the awarding agency concerning special requirements of law,
program requirements, and other administrative requirements. In instances where multiple requirements apply to
Grantee, the more restrictive requirement applies.
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Contract Oversight- Grantee represents and warrants that it will maintain oversight to ensure that
contractors perform in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of their contracts or purchase
orders.
Contract Work Hours & Safety Standards Act- Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply with
the requirements of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708).
Cybersecurity Training Program- Grantee represents and warrants its compliance with § 2054.5191 of the
Texas Government Code relating to the cybersecurity training program for local government employees who have
access to a local government computer system or database. If Grantee has access to any state computer system
or database, Grantee shall complete cybersecurity training and verify completion of the training program to the
Agency pursuant to and in accordance with § 2054.5192 of the Government Code.
Davis -Bacon Act and the Copeland Act- Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply with the
requirements of the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141- 3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of
Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, "Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally
Financed and Assisted Construction") and the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874).
Debarment and Suspension- Grantee certifies that it and its principals are not suspended or debarred from
doing business with the state or federal government as listed on the State of Texas Debarred Vendor List
maintained by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the System for Award Management (SAM)
maintained by the General Services Administration.
Debts and Delinquencies- Grantee agrees that any payments due under the contract or grant shall be
applied towards any debt or delinquency that is owed to the State of Texas.
Disaster Recovery Plan- Upon request of Agency, Grantee shall provide copies of its most recent business
continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Disclosure of Violations of Federal Criminal Law- Grantee represents and warrants its compliance with 2
CFR § 200.113 which requires the disclosure in writing of violations of federal criminal law involving fraud,
bribery, and gratuity and the reporting of certain civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings to SAM.
Disclosure Protections for Certain Charitable Organizations, Charitable Trusts & Private Foundations -
Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply with Section 2252.906 of the Texas Government Code relating
to disclosure protections for certain charitable organizations, charitable trusts, and private foundations.
Dispute Resolution- The dispute resolution process provided in Chapter 2009 of the Texas Government
Code is available to the parties to resolve any dispute arising under the agreement.
Excluded Parties- Grantee certifies that it is not listed in the prohibited vendors list authorized by
Executive Order No. 13224, `Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit,
Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism", published by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office
of Foreign Assets Control.
Executive Head of a State Agency Affirmation- Under Section 669.003 of the Texas Government Code,
relating to contracting with an executive head of a state agency, Grantee represents that no person who served as
an executive of Agency, in the past four (4) years, was involved with or has any interest in the contract or grant.
If Grantee employs or has used the services of a former executive of Agency, then Grantee shall provide the
following information in the Response: name of the former executive, the name of the state agency, the date of
separation from the state agency, the position held with Grantee, and the date of employment with Grantee.
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Funding Limitation- Grantee understands that all obligations of Agency under the contract or grant are
subject to the availability of grant funds. The contract or grant is subject to termination or cancellation, either in
whole or in part, without penalty to Agency if such funds are not appropriated or become unavailable.
Governing Law & Venue- This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas, without regard to the conflicts of law provisions. The venue of any suit arising under this
agreement is fixed in any court of competent jurisdiction of Travis County, Texas, unless the specific venue is
otherwise identified in a statute that directly names or otherwise identifies its applicability to the contracting state
agency.
Indemnification- to the extent permitted by law Grantee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
state of Texas and agency, and/or their officers, agents, employees, representatives, contractors, assignees, and/or
designees from any and all liability, actions, claims, demands, or suits, and all related costs, attorney fees, and
expenses arising out of, or resulting from any acts or omissions of Grantee or its agents, employees,
subcontractors, order fulfillers, or suppliers of subcontractors in the execution or performance of the contract and
any purchase orders issued under the contract. The defense shall be coordinated by Grantee with the office of the
Texas Attorney General when Texas state agencies are named defendants in any lawsuit and Grantee may not
agree to any settlement without first obtaining the concurrence from the office of the Texas Attorney General.
Grantee and agency agree to furnish timely written notice to each other of any such claim.
Law Enforcement Agency Grant Restriction- Grantee on behalf of Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force
is a law enforcement agency regulated by Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations Code, Grantee represents and
warrants that it will not use appropriated money unless the law enforcement agency is in compliance with all rules
adopted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), or TCOLE certifies that it is in the process of
achieving compliance with such rules.
Legal Authority- Grantee represents that it possesses legal authority to apply for the grant. A resolution,
motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the Grantee's governing body,
authorizing the filing of the Response, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and
directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative, or the designee of Grantee to act in
connection with the Response and to provide such additional information as may be required.
Lobbying Expenditure Restriction- Grantee represents and warrants that Agency's payments to Grantee
and Grantee's receipt of appropriated or other funds under the contract or grant are not prohibited by Sections
403.1067 or 556.0055 of the Texas Government Code which restrict lobbying expenditures
No Conflicts of Interest State- Grantee represents and warrants that performance under the contract or
grant will not constitute an actual or potential conflict of interest or reasonably create an appearance of
impropriety. Further, Grantee represents and warrants that in the administration of the grant, it will comply with
all conflict of interest prohibitions and disclosure requirements required by applicable law, rules, and policies,
including Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code. If circumstances change during the course of the
contract or grant, Grantee shall promptly notify Agency.
No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity- The Parties expressly agree that no provision of the grant or contract
is in any way intended to constitute a waiver by the Agency or the State of Texas of any immunities from suit or
from liability that the Agency or the State of Texas may have by operation of law.
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Open Meetings- Grantee represents and warrants its compliance with Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code which requires all regular, special or called meeting of a governmental body to be open to the
public, except as otherwise provided by law.
Texas Public Information Act- Information, documentation, and other material in connection with this
Solicitation or any resulting contract or grant may be subject to public disclosure pursuant to Chapter 552 of the
Texas Government Code (the "Public Information Act"). In accordance with Section 2252.907 of the Texas
Government Code, Grantee is required to make any information created or exchanged with the State pursuant to
the contract or grant, and not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act,
available in a format that is accessible by the public at no additional charge to the State.
Reporting Compliance- Grantee represents and warrants that it will submit timely, complete, and accurate
reports in accordance with the grant and maintain appropriate backup documentation to support the reports.
Records Retention State Grant- Grantee shall maintain and retain all records relating to the performance
of the grant including supporting fiscal documents adequate to ensure that claims for grant funds are in accordance
with applicable State of Texas requirements. These records will be maintained and retained by Grantee for a
period of four (4) years after the grant expiration date or until all audit, claim, and litigation matters are resolved,
whichever is later. Agency reserves the right to direct a Grantee to retain documents for a longer period of time
or transfer certain records to Agency custody when it is determined the records possess longer term retention
value. Grantee must include the substance of this clause in all sub -awards and subcontracts.
Reporting Suspected fraud and Unlawful Conduct- Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply
with Section 321.022 of the Texas Government Code, which requires that suspected fraud and unlawful conduct
be reported to the State Auditor's Office.
State Auditor's Right to Audit- The state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity
receiving funds from the state directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract.
The acceptance of funds directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract acts as
acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct
an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. Under the direction of the legislative audit committee,
an entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation by the state auditor must provide the state auditor with
access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit.
Sub -award Monitoring- Grantee represents and warrant that it will monitor the activities of the sub -grantee
as necessary to ensure that the sub -award is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with applicable statutes,
regulations, and the terms and conditions of the sub -award, and that sub -award performance goals are achieved.
ARTICLE X. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
10.01 In accordance with §783.006 of the Texas Government Code Standard Financial Management Conditions
the prescribed are applicable to all grants and agreements executed between affected entities:
Financial reporting- Accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the fmancial results of grant related
activities must be made in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of the grant.
Accounting records- Grantee will maintain records, which adequately identify the source and application
of funds, provided for grant related activities. These records will contain information pertaining to grant awards
and obligations, unobligated balances, assets, liabilities, outlays or expenditures, and income.
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Internal control- Effective control and accountability will be maintained for all grant cash, real and
personal property, and other assets. Grantee will safeguard all such property and assure that it is used for
authorized grant purposes.
Page Budget control- Actual expenditures will be kept within budgeted amounts for each grant.
Allowable cost- Applicable cost principles, agency program regulations, and the terms of grant agreements
shall be followed in determining the reasonableness, allow ability, and allow ability of costs.
Source documentation- Accounting records must be supported by such source documentation as checks,
paid bills, payroll records, receipts, timesheets, travel vouchers, and other records, etc. These source documents
must be retained and made available for MVCPA staff when requested.
Cash management- Grantee will establish reasonable procedures to ensure the receipt of reports on cash
balances and cash disbursements in sufficient time to enable them to prepare complete and accurate cash
transactions reports to the awarding agency.
Reimbursement Grant- All expenditures reported will be based on actual amounts paid and documented.
Reporting budgeted amounts or estimated costs as expenditures are not permitted and if used may result in
payment suspension and possible termination of the grant.
Costs Incurred outside the Program Period- Grant funds may not be obligated prior to the effective date
without written permission of the MVCPA director or subsequent to the termination date of the grant period. All
obligations must be consistent with the Statement of Grant Award and used for statutorily authorized purposes.
ARTICLE XI. COMPLIANCE
11 .01 Grantee and sub grantee will comply with state law, program rules and regulations and the Statement of
Grant Award. In addition, Grantee and sub -grantee represents and warrants that it will comply with all
requirements imposed by the awarding agency concerning special requirements of law, program requirements,
and other administrative requirements. Information, guidance and program rules can be found in the Motor
Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Administrative Manual and if not found in the administrative manual
then grantee and sub grantee must follow the Texas Grant Management Standards maintained under the authority
of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. These grant management standards are used by the Motor Vehicle
Crime Prevention Authority in the administration of the MVCPA grant program.
Sub -grantee Monitoring and Management- The local government must monitor the activities of the sub-
grantee as necessary to ensure that sub -award performance goals are achieved and the sub -award is used for
authorized purposes, in compliance with state law, rules, and the terms and conditions of the sub -award.
Monitoring of the sub -grantee must include:
(1) Reviewing financial and performance reports required by the local government.
(2) Following-up and ensuring that the sub -grantee takes timely and appropriate action on all deficiencies
pertaining to the sub -award provided to the sub -grantee from the local government detected through audits, on-
site reviews, and other means.
(3) Issuing a management decision for audit findings pertaining to the sub -award provided to the sub-
grantee from the local government as required.
ARTICLE XII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
12 .01 This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties
hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no other agreement, statement, or promise relating to the
subject matter of this Agreement which is not contained herein shall be valid or binding upon all parties.
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EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS, EACH OF WHICH SHALL HAVE THE FULL FORCE
AND EFFECT OF AN ORIGINAL, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022.
City of Paris by:
Grayson Path, City Manger
Date Signed
ATTEST:
Chief Richard Salter, Chief of Police
County of Lamar by:
Brandon Bell, County Judge
Date Signed
ATTEST:
Scott Cass, Lamar County Sheriff
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ATTACHMENT -A
City of Paris Taskforce Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2023
The Application was submitted by Richard Salter at 6/1/2022 2:45:05 PM and is now locked.
The confirmation Number is 2022060100208.
Primary Agency / Grantee Legal Name: City of Paris
Organization Type: Law Enforcement
Organization ORI (if applicable): 7X1390200: PARIS PD (AE)
Program Title Please enter a short description of the proposed program that can be used as the title.
Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force
Application Category (See Request for Applications [RFA] for category details and descriptions RFA Priority Funding Section):
MVCPA Program Category (see RFA and TAC 43, 3 §57.14). Check all that apply.
• Law Enforcement, Detection and Apprehension
• Prosecution, Adjudication and Conviction
Taskforce Grant Participation and Coverage Area
Provide a General Description of the Participating and Coverage Area of this Grant Application
The task force will be comprised of one Paris Police Department detective and one Lamar County Sheriff detective who will provide
assistance to law enforcement agencies in the nine (9) counties under the coverage area. The task force will adopt any auto theft or
burglary of motor vehicle cases that is asked to do so by one of the agencies in the coverage area. The task force will conduct DMV
68-A inspections for the coverage area, and assist DMV offices with investigations involving title fraud.
Define in the tables below the grant relationships and geographic area of the taskforce:
Applicant will add the participating and coverage agencies from the ORI list below. If an agency is not in the ORI list, please include
the agency and role in the general description above. Make sure to follow the definitions below and select an agency in the dropdown.
Use the Add as Participating Agency or Add as Coverage Agency button to populate the list.
Participating Agencies are agencies that materially participate in the grant application through the exchange of funds for
reimbursement and cash match. Participating agencies are defined after the grant award by interlocal/interagency agreements. Each
applicant must select their own agency first. Then select agencies that will receive or provide funding and/or resources. [Note:
Interlocal/interagency agreements do not need to be submitted with the application. Interlocal agreements will need to be executed
prior to the first payment being made if selected for a grant. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are
strongly recommended.]
Coverage Agencies are agencies that provided some level of coverage, assistance or support by this grant application but will not
materially exchange funds as cash match or reimbursement. The coverage is not supported by an after the award with
interlocal/interagency agreements. Coverage agencies as law enforcement agencies may have jurisdictional coverage agreements
unrelated to the grant (Ex. City Y is within County X or vice versa). Agencies selected in this list include agencies that will be covered
or where the agency indicates that their agency will coordinate or call upon the taskforce. Letters of support with the application from
the participating agencies are strongly recommended.
Participating Agencies Coverage Agencies
TX1390000 LAMAR CO SO TX0190000 BOWIE CO SO
TX1390200 PARIS PD (AE) TX0190100 DE KALB PD
TX0190300 NASH PD
TX0190400 NEW BOSTON PD
TX0190500 TEXARKANA PD
TX0190600 WAKE VILLAGE PD
TX0190800 HOOKS PD (AE)
TX0600000 DELTA CO SO (AE)
TX0740000 FANNIN CO SO
TX0740100 BONHAM PD
TX0910000 GRAYSON CO SO (AE)
TX0910100 COLLINSVILLE PD
TX0910200 DENISON PD
TX0910300 POTTSBORO PD (AE)
TX0910400 SHERMAN PD
TX0910500 VAN ALSTYNE PD (AE)
TX0910600 WHITESBORO PD
TX0910700 WHITEWRIGHT PD
TX0911000 HOWE PD
TX0911800 GRAYSON CO COLL PD (AE)
TX0911900 AUSTIN COLLEGE PD
TX0912100 TIOGA PD
TX0912200 SOUTHMAYD PD
TX1120000 HOPKINS CO SO
1.X1120100 CUMBY PD
TX1120200 SULPHUR SPRINGS PD
TX1160000 HUNT CO SO (AE)
TX1160200 COMMERCE PD
TX1160300 GREENVILLE PD (AE)
TX1160600 TEX A&M -COMMERCE PD (IBR
TX1160700 CADDO MILLS PD
TX1161300 WEST TAWAKONI PD (AE)
TX1390400 PARIS JR COLL
TX1391000 RENO PD
TX1940000 RED RIVER CO SO
TX1940100 CLARKSVILLE PD
TX1940300 BOGOTA PD (AE)
TX2250000 TITUS CO SO
TX2250100 MOUNT PLEASANT PD
Resolution: Complete a Resolution and submit to local governing body for approval. Sa ripte Re $ r hjfi7� rr is found in the Request for
Application or send a request for an electronic copy to go%e. The completed and executed Resolution must be
attached to this on-line application.
Grant Budget Form
MVCPA recommends that the applicant complete the total costs (MVCPA and Cash Match combined) for this program. The applicant can
then enter the desired amount of Cash Match (not less than 20% per TAC Title 43, A§57.36). The system will then calculate the correct
grant and match amounts.
Budget Entry Option:
Enter MVCPA and Cash Match Amounts
Cash
MVCPA
Total In -Kind
Budget Category
Expenditures
Pen,, orr€rel
$57,527
$57,527
f�ringe
$2,000
$0
$22,573
$73,287
$0
$2,000
and
$50,714
D;=; ve,
$2,616
$2,000
Eqr q r,.r,rr: nt
34.43%
$5,000
&4a0�0,s aneJ Direct t OR°r� ri-ding, �DOIxI
$2,616
Total
$117,857
Cash Match Percentage
Cash
Match
Total In -Kind
Expenditures
Expenditures Match
$0
$57,527
$16,000
$16,000
$2,000
$2,000
$22,573
$73,287
$0
$2,000
$0
$5,000
$0
$2,616
$40,573
$158,430
34.43%
Pct MVCPA
Description Subcategory Time Funds Cash Match Total
Personnel
Detective Investigator/LEO 100 $57,527 $0 $57,527
Total Personnel 100 $57,527 $0 $57,527
In -Kind
Match
Professional and Contract Services
Lamar County Detective Investigator/LEO - 100 $0 $22,573 $22,573
Tnnge
Investigator/LEO -
Lamar County Detective 100 $50,714 $0 $50,714
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Total Professional and Contract Services 200 $50,714 $22,573 $73,287
Travel
Detective Training In -State $1,000 $0 $1,000
Lamar County Detective Training In -State $1,000 $0 $1,000
Total Travel $2,000 $0 $2,000
Equipment
$0 $0
License Plate Readers $5,000 $0 $5,000
Total Equipment $5,000 $0 $5,000
Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE)
Fuel $2,000 $0 $2,000
Officer Supplies $616 $0 $616
Total Supplies and Direct Operating
Expenses (DOE) U,10 -110$U $2,616
Budget Narrative
A. Personnel
The salary will provide for a City of Paris Detective assigned to the program the ability to devote 100% of his time for the purposes of
investigating motor vehicle thefts , burglary of vehicles, identifying stolen vehicles , and identifying prolific offenders. The detectives will
also be committed to assist other agencies in the program coverage area with the same types of investigations, and help educate the
public on prevention methods.
B. Fringe
The City of Paris will pay the fringe benefits of the detective which will include: 1. Federal Income tax @ 7.65% 2. Social Security tax
@6.2% 3. Health Care $565 month 4. Medicare @1.45% 5. Long term Disability Insurance @0.17% 6. Life Insurance $5.85 month 7
Workers Compensation @ 1.044% 8. Retirement @ 7.15%
C. Overtime
The City of Paris will provide the cost of overtime in the amount of $2,000 to unsure that the program is operational at all times. This
will include time needed to support investigations for auto theft related crimes, and hold public awareness events.
D. Professional and Contract Services
The salary will provide for a Lamar County Sheriffs Detective assigned to the program the ability to devote 100% of his time for the
purposes of investigating motor vehicle thefts, burglary of vehicles, identifying stolen vehicles, and identifying prolific offenders. The
detectives will also be committed to assist other agencies in the program coverage area with the same types of investigations, and
help educate the public on prevention methods. Lamar County Sheriffs Office will pay the fringe benefits of the detective which will
include: 1. Federal Income tax @7.65% 2. Retirement @14.45% 3. Insurance @ $10,000 flat rate 4. Medicare @ 3.43% 5. Workers
Compensation @0.33%
E. Travel
Travel funds will be used to offset the cost of training, tuitions, per diem , and housing for both City of Paris and Lamar County
Detectives.
F. Equipment
Automatic License Plate Readers will be used to help identify and recover stolen motor vehicles by the Task Force. The LPRs will help
the citizens of the State of Texas by increasing the recovery rate of stolen vehicles. These are stationary cameras supplied and leased
by vendor Flock Safety. The lease of the cameras are $2,500 per year for each camera.
G. Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE)
Pct MVCPA
In -Kind
Description
Subcategory
Time Funds
Cash Match
Total Match
Fringe
Detective
Investigator/LEO
$0
$16,000
$16,000
Total Fringe
$0
$16,000
$16,000
Overtime
Detective
Investigator/LEO
$0
$2,000
$2,000
Total Overtime
$0
$2,000
$2,000
Professional and Contract Services
Lamar County Detective Investigator/LEO - 100 $0 $22,573 $22,573
Tnnge
Investigator/LEO -
Lamar County Detective 100 $50,714 $0 $50,714
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Total Professional and Contract Services 200 $50,714 $22,573 $73,287
Travel
Detective Training In -State $1,000 $0 $1,000
Lamar County Detective Training In -State $1,000 $0 $1,000
Total Travel $2,000 $0 $2,000
Equipment
$0 $0
License Plate Readers $5,000 $0 $5,000
Total Equipment $5,000 $0 $5,000
Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE)
Fuel $2,000 $0 $2,000
Officer Supplies $616 $0 $616
Total Supplies and Direct Operating
Expenses (DOE) U,10 -110$U $2,616
Budget Narrative
A. Personnel
The salary will provide for a City of Paris Detective assigned to the program the ability to devote 100% of his time for the purposes of
investigating motor vehicle thefts , burglary of vehicles, identifying stolen vehicles , and identifying prolific offenders. The detectives will
also be committed to assist other agencies in the program coverage area with the same types of investigations, and help educate the
public on prevention methods.
B. Fringe
The City of Paris will pay the fringe benefits of the detective which will include: 1. Federal Income tax @ 7.65% 2. Social Security tax
@6.2% 3. Health Care $565 month 4. Medicare @1.45% 5. Long term Disability Insurance @0.17% 6. Life Insurance $5.85 month 7
Workers Compensation @ 1.044% 8. Retirement @ 7.15%
C. Overtime
The City of Paris will provide the cost of overtime in the amount of $2,000 to unsure that the program is operational at all times. This
will include time needed to support investigations for auto theft related crimes, and hold public awareness events.
D. Professional and Contract Services
The salary will provide for a Lamar County Sheriffs Detective assigned to the program the ability to devote 100% of his time for the
purposes of investigating motor vehicle thefts, burglary of vehicles, identifying stolen vehicles, and identifying prolific offenders. The
detectives will also be committed to assist other agencies in the program coverage area with the same types of investigations, and
help educate the public on prevention methods. Lamar County Sheriffs Office will pay the fringe benefits of the detective which will
include: 1. Federal Income tax @7.65% 2. Retirement @14.45% 3. Insurance @ $10,000 flat rate 4. Medicare @ 3.43% 5. Workers
Compensation @0.33%
E. Travel
Travel funds will be used to offset the cost of training, tuitions, per diem , and housing for both City of Paris and Lamar County
Detectives.
F. Equipment
Automatic License Plate Readers will be used to help identify and recover stolen motor vehicles by the Task Force. The LPRs will help
the citizens of the State of Texas by increasing the recovery rate of stolen vehicles. These are stationary cameras supplied and leased
by vendor Flock Safety. The lease of the cameras are $2,500 per year for each camera.
G. Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE)
Budget Narrative
Fuel cost reimbursement will help offset the cost of the task Force being able to respond to all parts of the program area. The fuel cost
is based on an average of $166.00 a month to allow investigators to travel and conduct operations in participating areas. Office
supplies such as printer ink, paper, and chemicals used to conducted DMV 68-A inspections. Theses costs are estimated at $51.00 a
month.
Revenue
Indicate Source of Cash and In -Kind Matches for the proposed program. Click on links to go to match detail pages for entry of data.
Reported Cases
Jurisdiction
Lamar Co_
Bowie Cc
Source of Cash Match
Fringe
Fringe
Overtime
Total Cash Match
Moto rVehicle Burglaryfro
m
Theft Motor Vehicle
(MVT) (BMV)
94 163
135 0
Grantee $16,000
Subgrantee $22,573
Grantee $2,000
$40,573
Fraud -Related
MotorVehicle i MotorVehicle
Crime Theft
(FRMVC) (MVT)
Hunt Cc
187
0
Grayson Co
254
0
Hopkins Co
56r
0
Delta Co
1
0
Titus Cc
58'0
............
Fannin Co
25
0
Red River Co
13
0
0
0
Application Narrative
Grant Introduction (Executive Summary) and General Information
1.1 Briefly describe the organization and program operation. Provide a high level summary to the application and how it will affect the
local community. (500 words or less)
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Force is a small two-man task force covering a large (9) nine county coverage area that is mainly
rural in composition( est. population of 475,060 2019 UCR). The Task Force will be comprised of a City of Paris detective, and a
Lamar County SheriWs Office detective. The detectives commonly work with investigators with Red River, Fannin, Titus, Hunt, and
Hopkins counties. The coverage area is comprised of (5) five counties that border Texas and Oklahoma. Task force detectives
maintains a good working relationship with Oklahoma authorities (Choctaw Co, Bryan Co, McCurtain Co, Oklahoma Highway Patrol,
and Tribal Police) to help recover stolen vehicles/ trailers transported out of Texas into Oklahoma.
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Fraud -Related
3urglary from
Motor Vehicff-
Motor Vehicle
Crime
(BMV)
(FRMVC)
0
0
Application Narrative
Grant Introduction (Executive Summary) and General Information
1.1 Briefly describe the organization and program operation. Provide a high level summary to the application and how it will affect the
local community. (500 words or less)
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Force is a small two-man task force covering a large (9) nine county coverage area that is mainly
rural in composition( est. population of 475,060 2019 UCR). The Task Force will be comprised of a City of Paris detective, and a
Lamar County SheriWs Office detective. The detectives commonly work with investigators with Red River, Fannin, Titus, Hunt, and
Hopkins counties. The coverage area is comprised of (5) five counties that border Texas and Oklahoma. Task force detectives
maintains a good working relationship with Oklahoma authorities (Choctaw Co, Bryan Co, McCurtain Co, Oklahoma Highway Patrol,
and Tribal Police) to help recover stolen vehicles/ trailers transported out of Texas into Oklahoma.
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Investigation Division Captain, and the Lamar County Detective will be assigned cases from his Chief Deputy. Both Detectives will
combine efforts with other cases in the program area that are not from their home agencies, and jointly work cases from each others
home agencies as needed.
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has been able to retain highly trained auto crimes investigators who have been assigned
to the task force since 2011. The detectives have developed professional relationships with law enforcement agencies, citizens,
business owners, and industries inside and out of the coverage area. The task force maintains these working relationships and
continues to develop new ones with the rising community growth. The City of Paris and the Lamar County Sheriff command staff
acknowledges the Detectives experience, ability, and need to conduct operations throughout the program coverage area with little to
no supervision.
It is the intent of the Northeast Auto Theft Task Force, through this application, to continue to serve the citizens of our community and
state by carrying out the following programs made possible by Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. The task force investigators
devote majority of their time to locate and recover stolen vehicles , conduct investigations, prepare cases for prosecution, and
arresting persons responsible for committing these type offenses. The detectives are also involved with educating the public through
community events, presentations, and distribution of literature to help teach the public how to limit the possibility of being a victim. The
detectives also make routine inspections on salvage yards, auto repair shops, metal recyclers, and conduct DMV 68-A inspections to
help reduce the amount stolen vehicles being transferred.
The program has positive effected the community of law enforcement as well as the citizens. Law enforcement agencies from Texas
DPS, Sheriffs Offices, District Attorney's Offices, and local municipal police departments the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force
that can help with identification of vehicles and assisting with preparing a case for prosecution. The citizens know they have
knowledgeable detectives with their best interests in mind. Who can assist them with recovering their property, and helping them
through the DMV registration process. Continuing this program is an asset to the public as well as the law enforcement community.
Grant Problem Statement
2.1 Provide an assessment of the burglary from a motor vehicle (including theft of parts) problem in the coverage area of this application.
Include loss data consistent with the reported incident numbers above.
The participation area of the program for the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force ( Lamar Co and its municipalities) had a total of
161 burglary of motor vehicles reported in 2019 with total loss of $90,350 (UCR) and 163 in 2020 with a total loss of $99,159 (UCR).
The majority of these crimes are committed in residential neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and large parking lots. These crimes
are random and typically the suspects search for unlocked vehicles. Security cameras have captured several suspects being dropped
off by a vehicle in a neighborhood and walking the streets searching for unlocked vehicles. The suspects will travel to different areas
quickly, making it difficult to predict locations where the crimes will occur.
During these crimes personal items, money, personal identification, and firearms are most frequently taken. There are incidents where
keys are left in a vehicle, resulting in a theft of a motor vehicle. Suspects use the stolen vehicles, personal identification, and firearms
to commit other crimes as well. The task force detectives have interviewed arrested burglary suspects and learned that some
suspects are only looking for firearms. These firearms are sold, traded for narcotics, and used to commit other violent crimes. In
Burglary of motor vehicle crimes suspects also take financial information to commit identity theft.
In 2019 through 2020 the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force combined with Homeland Security conducted an investigation where
suspects were identified and arrested associated with the Felony Lane Gang. This gang originated from Florida, but travel the United
States committing burglary of motor vehicles solely to take personal and financial information. Dubbed the Felony Lane Gang since
they use the furthest lane at banks to cash forged checks using stolen identities taken from vehicles. The information stolen has also
been used to purchase vehicles as well to register the vehicle under a victim's name to avoid detection.
2.2 Provide an assessment of the motor vehicle theft problem in the coverage area of this application. Include loss data consistent with
the reported incident numbers above.
The program coverage area consist of (9) counites Bowie, Red River, Lamar, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Hopkins, Delta, and Titus.
There is a combined est. population of 475,060(per 2019UCR). The coverage area mainly consist of rural areas, but does have a few
larger cities such as Texarkana, Sherman, Greenville, Sulphur Springs, Mount Pleasant, and Paris. There were a total of 721 motor
vehicle thefts reported in 2019 ( UCR) and 823 reported in 2020(UCR). That is an approximate 14% increase in the number of auto
thefts. NICB reported as of 2019 Texarkana is ranked #152 and Sherman is ranked #197 in the nation for auto thefts.
These numbers do not include trailer thefts, ATV thefts, farm equipment, and water craft thefts. These type thefts are problematic in
these areas due to the geographical area. The Items stolen are commonly transported to Oklahoma to avoid detection because of the
lack of state registration requirements in Oklahoma. Trailer thefts are prevalent in the program area due to the amount of rural farm
land, and the false sense of security by the residents.
ATVs, farm equipment, and trailers are often recovered with the public identification number removed. It is necessary to have
qualified investigators with the ability and knowledge to identify those items to get them recovered for the citizens. It is also necessary
to have qualified investigators with the ability and knowledge to identify burned and dismantled vehicles to help counter insurance
fraud and chop shop operations.
2.3 Provide an assessment of the fraud -related motor vehicle crime problem in the coverage area of this application. Include loss data
consistent with the reported incident numbers above.
The program coverage area has not had a reportable amount of motor vehicle fraud related crimes. There have been fraud attempts
in the program coverage area that may have been covered under the theft statute . The crimes that are referenced is where local
dealerships have had subjects attempt to purchase motor vehicles through the internet by means of fraudulent information. The
during these investigations the Task Force has worked with other law enforcement agencies as well other Task Forces to detain and
arrest the individuals responsible. The subjects are charged with theft, and the identify theft victim usually files the identity Theft with
their local jurisdiction. The Task Force has learned that the subjects that are taken into custody are usually not the mastermind behind
the criminal acts, and that there is a larger network of the criminal element behind these type crimes.
2.4 Provide an assessment of motor vehicle crime not covered above like insurance fraud, preventing stolen vehicles from entering
Mexico, bridge/port stolen vehicle export crime, disruption of cartels and organized criminal enterprises related to motor vehicle crime,
etc...
Another issue to the theft of motor vehicles in the program area is insurance fraud. The insured person will either bum the vehicle
themselves or hire another to destroy the vehicle. The insured person will then report the vehicle as stolen to their local agency in
order to collect an insurance payment. These crimes occur when a person is not financially able to pay for the vehicle, in another
financial hardship, or the vehicle has serious mechanical issues.
The task force is frequently contacted by agencies in the program area to assist in these type investigations. Whether to identify the
vehicle burned or dismantled, interview the victim/ suspect, prepare search warrants, and or present the cases for prosecution.
Insurance fraud is in an upward trend, even in the rural areas, which may be related to economic problems.
The task force has also used informants to infiltrate criminal enterprises running chop shops. Due to the geographical area of the
program coverage areas, a large number of stolen vehicles are transported from the Dallas/ Ft Worth area into the program area. The
task force coordinated with the local agencies to recover stolen vehicles, arrest persons responsible, and assist in the preparation of
cases for prosecution.
Grant Goals and Activities
There are two parts to this section: 1) Functions of Proposed Program and 2) Goals Strategies and Activities (GSA). In the following
boxes, describe the functions of the proposed program and then complete a fillable form called GSA.
MVCPA programs must completely describe the actions, methods and tactics that law enforcement and civilian staff will perform for each
of the categories below. Describe the reliance on technology or other program elements to solve the problem statement above and goals
below. Functions must be detailed and consistent with the requested budget. If a grant is awarded, funds expended towards activities not
described in this section will result in the reimbursement being denied.
Part 1
3.1 Functions of the proposed program related to burglary from a motor vehicle (including theft of parts)
It is the intent of the Northeast Auto Theft Task Force, through this application, to continue to serve the citizens of our community and
state by carrying out the following programs made possible by Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. The task force investigators
devote majority of their time to locate and recover stolen vehicles, conduct investigations, prepare cases for prosecution, and
arresting persons responsible for committing these type offenses.
The task force investigators have a network of investigators in the program area who share information on burglary of motor vehicles,
and trends on other auto theft related crimes. The information shared among these investigators help develop suspect information,
recover stolen property, and help coordinate ways to reduce the burglaries .Since burglary of motor vehicles usually is a random
occurring crime, and it's difficult to predict where the crime will occur, the task force uses as bait vehicle in areas frequently victimized
to help identify suspects. The task force also uses license plate readers to help locate and identify suspect vehicles traveling to and
from areas where the crimes occurred. The task force conducts active surveillance when possible, to attempt to capture the suspects
in the act of committing the burglaries.
The task force conducts random salvage yard, metal recycling, auto repair shop, and salvage dealer inspections to help deter auto
parts thefts. The task Force works with local auto dealerships to help prevent parts thefts from vehicles on their lots. The task force
also communicates with local businesses to recovered security footage to assist in the identification of suspects. The task force will
assist any agencies with investigations that involve burglary of motor vehicles, theft of auto parts, and motor vehicle thefts.
The task force will apply the MVCPA values of investigations, identifying burglary suspects, communicating and collaborating across
jurisdictions, identifying prolific burglary offenders, business support, use of technology, and interrupting organized criminal networks
and enterprises.
3.2 Functions of the proposed program related to motor vehicle theft.
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force dedicates majority of its time investigating motor vehicle thefts, and identifying stolen
vehicles. The task force has developed a large network with other investigators in program area as well as other jurisdictions
throughout the State of Texas and Oklahoma. The task force detectives use several approaches to combat auto theft. Another
approach is to help train new investigators, patrol officers, and supervisors on things to look for on identifying a possible stolen
vehicle or tools used to commit auto theft.
The task force also uses license plate readers and has access to license plate readers placed throughout the coverage area to
identify and locate stolen vehicles. These devices are monitored and used on a regular basis by the task force. The task force
detectives also use the license plate readers to enter suspect vehicle information to alert local patrol officers of known suspect
vehicles in a particular area. This helps detectives and patrol officers respond to the area to deter or prevent a crime from being
committed.
The task force detectives also use a bait car system, mainly for burglaries, to help identify suspects. Its has been a trend in the
program area for suspects to burglarize a motor vehicle, I locate the spare key/fob, and then steal the motor vehicle. The stolen
vehicle is then used to commit other burglaries or thefts before being discarded. The task force will work with the District Attorneys to
identify prolific offenders, prepare case files, and assist with collecting evidence to present to the courts. The task force will assist
any request from the program area to help identify burned, dismantled, altered vehicles ( including trailers). The task force will also
assist with the processing of the same articles for the collection evidence purposes. The task force conducts random salvage dealer,
metal recycling yard, and conducts DMV68-a inspections to combat auto theft as well.
The task force collaborates and communicates with other task forces to compare trends in auto theft. The task force also
communicates with other jurisdictions inside the program area to develop a plan of action to combat these trends, and combat the
organized criminal networks responsible for auto thefts. The task force will work with local businesses by helping them develop
procedures to prevent auto theft and unknowingly facilitating auto theft.
The task force will apply the MVCPA values of investigations, identifying auto suspects, communicating and collaborating across
jurisdictions, identifying prolific burglary offenders, business support, use of technology, and Interrupting organized criminal networks
and enterprises.
3.3 Functions of the proposed program related to fraud -related motor vehicle crime (such as title and registration fraud)
The task force detectives keep a good working relationship with the tax assessor offices in the program area. The task force
detectives try to meet with the employees or contact them by phone to get answers to changing DMV requirements in order to
maintain knowledgeable on the title and registration requirements. The task force detectives frequently disseminate the information
collected to local and area patrol officers to educate them on security changes to titles and registrations.
Task force detectives conduct DMV 68-A inspections in order to help identify fraudulent title transactions, registration fraud, stolen ,
and cloned stolen vehicles. In 2019 the task force conducted 519 DMV 68-A inspections and 506 for 2020. This service is offered by
the task force for the program area, and sometimes outside the program area if the service is not available to that area.
The task force has also worked with local dealerships to educate them on how to detect and minimize the possibility of receiving
fraudulent information from a potential customer for the purchase of a vehicle. The task force has worked several cases where
dealerships sells a vehicle over the phone or internet and the purchaser uses stolen information ( identity theft). The dealership then
will ship the vehicle to the suspect, not knowing that information was fraudulent until after the suspect takes possession of the vehicle.
The task force also educates the public about purchasing a vehicle through the internet or social media and receiving a fraudulent title.
This has been a growing trend throughout the state where stolen vehicles are being sold with a fraudulent tile to unsuspected buyers.
The task force will continue to work these type cases, but has found that most of the time these offenses originated in another
jurisdiction or state.
3.4 Functions of the proposed program related to preventing motor vehicle crime (motor vehicle theft, burglary from a motor vehicle and
fraud -related motor vehicle crime)
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force detectives feel that the first thing in preventing a crime is to educate the citizens how not
to become a victim. The task force will place ads, literature, conduct speaking events, attend community events, and place signage in
highly trafficked areas to help educate and remind the public of the importance of securing their belongings and locking their vehicles.
It has been the experience of the task force detectives that most people feel secure in their homes and property. This leads to
complacency in some cases where the person forgets or feels there is no need to lock their vehicle and homes, Thus leading to
suspects taking advantage of the victim by burglarizing their vehicles, homes, and stealing their motor vehicle. The task force
detectives believe educating the public on ways to prevent these type crimes will help reduce the amount of burglary of motor
vehicles, theft of firearms, theft of auto parts, identity theft, and theft of motor vehicles.
The task force detectives will continue to coordinate with program area law enforcement agencies, N1CB, DPS, Oklahoma law
enforcement, as well task forces across the state to identify trends in burglary of vehicles, auto parts thefts, vehicle fraud cases, and
theft of motor vehicles. The task force will continue conduct covert operations, deploy bait vehicles, bait trailers, and continue the
use of the license plate reader system currently in place in the participating area.
The task force will continue to educate the public in how to research a vehicle in order to avoid a title fraud incident, and to educate
the public on the services available to them to avoid purchasing a stolen vehicle.
3.5 Functions of the proposed program for other motor vehicle crimes investigations and activities consistent with the statutory
requirements (preventing stolen vehicles from entering Mexico, stopping illegal export of stolen vehicle from bridge/ outbound port
operations, disruption of cartel or organized criminal enterprises using stolen motor vehicles or fraud related motor vehicle crime,
insurance fraud, etc...)
The program area is not located near or around U.S. border or a port of entry/exit. The program area does have (5) five counties
along the Texas and Oklahoma border where stolen property frequently enters and leaves the state. The task force detectives will
continue to have a working relationship with Oklahoma State and local law enforcement as well the area Tribal Police. These
relationships will strengthen the ability to identify criminal organizations, offenders, and recover stolen vehicles and property from
vehicles.
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force spends majority of its time investigating auto thefts, burglary of motor vehicles, building
criminal cases and arresting suspects committing these offenses. Investigations of these type cases sometimes leads to an
investigation into insurance fraud , identity theft, false reports, and arson. The task force detectives will continue to work with NiCB
investigators, insurance companies, District Attorney's offices, and DMV investigators to help deter and prosecute offenders who
commit insurance and title fraud.
The task force detectives will continue to use information from informants, local law enforcement, covert operations, and surveillance
operations to identify organized criminal organizations who frequently use or steal motor vehicles as part of their criminal
organization. This includes those organizations who commit burglaries of motor vehicles to obtain personal identification, then use
that information to purchase a vehicle fraudulently, as well as include those organizations who sell a stolen vehicle using fraudulent
vehicle and title information.
3.6 Collaboration Effort -- Describe the taskforce method to collaborate, and not duplicate existing activities. Describe the cross
boundaries regional approach to grant activity implementation. Describe how the applicant staff and jurisdiction will coordinate with
other taskforces and law enforcement agencies to implement this program.
The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force have established relationships with local, state, federal, Oklahoma State/local, and Tribal
Police agencies and are often contacted for our services. The task force detectives are often asked to assist when there are stolen /
burned /dismantled vehicles, stolen trailers, ATVs, or farming equipment involved. The task force detectives are often contacted to
assist in the execution of search warrants where the above items are believed to be located. During these operations stolen vehicles,
motor vehicle component parts, ATVs, trailers, and fraudulent documents have been located.
The task force is not overlapped by any other task force, but does keep a working relationship with other task forces throughout the
state. This is to provide information and assistance to their task forces as well as to assist the Northeast Texas Auto theft Task Force.
The task force will assist other agencies and task forces with the collection and procession of evidence, obtaining information on
possible suspects located in our program area, and the detection and locating stolen vehicles and property. The task force has and
will work with other funded task forces with covert operations occurring in their program areas.
The task force also maintains a relationship with local and regional DMV offices and supervisors to assist them with their needs.
3.7 If the proposed application requests any exceptions or deviation from any general grant rules, RFA conditions or grant administrative
policy, please indicate in the section below. Indicate the section of the specific issue and citation that you are asking the MVCPA to
consider and the rational for the request.
Not Applicable
Part II
Goals, Strategies, and Activities
Select Goals, Strategies, and Activity Targets for the proposed program.
Click on the link above and select the method by which statutory measures will be collected. Law Enforcement programs must also
estimate targets for the MVCPA predetermined activities. The MVCPA board has determined that grants programs must document
specific activities that are appropriate under each of the three goals. Applicants are allowed to write a limited number of user defined
activities.
ID Activity Measure
Target Statutory Motor Vehicle Theft Measures
Required for all Grantees.
1.1.15 Increase the recovery rate of stolen Report the number of vehicles recovered by taskforce
motor vehicles
1. 1.16 Increase the clearance rate of MVTs Report the number of MVT cases cleared
1. 1.17 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for motor vehicle theft by taskforce
arrested for motor vehicle theft
Statutory Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Measures Required for all Grantees
2.1.12 Increase the clearance rate of motor Report the number of BMV including parts cases cleared
vehicle burglaries
2.1.13 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for burglary by taskforce
arrested for motor vehicle burglary
Statutory Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crime Measures Required for all Grantees
8. 1.1 Increase the clearance rate of fraud- Report the number of fraud -related motor vehicle cases cleared
related motor vehicle crime cases.
8.1.2 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for fraud -related motor vehicle crimes
arrested for fraud -related motor vehicle
crimes.
Measures for Grantees. Add Target values for those that you will measure.
1 Goal 1: Reduce the Incidence of Motor Vehicle Theft through Enforcement Strategies
1.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result in the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Motor Vehicle Theft
ID Activity
1.1.1 Identify groups of auto theft offenders
through intelligence gathering, crime
analysis and the use of informants
1.1.2 Identify and document/record prolific
MVT offenders [Prolific is defined as
"linked to MVT offenses three or more
times"]
Measure
Number of MVT groups identified. Include gangs, cartels or other criminal
enterprise with two or more members
Number identified/documented offenders
1.1.5 Conduct inspections of local businesses Number of businesses inspected
related to vehicle enterprise
(transportation code or occupation code
authorized companies such as salvage
yard, repair shop, parts recycling
center, used car dealership, salvage
rebuilder, title service company, other).
(see 1.3.3 to report the number of
vehicles inspected in these businesses)
1.1.6 Conduct bait vehicle operations that Number of bait vehicle deployments. Include BMV bait operations here.
target MVT offenders
Target
3
1.1.8 Deploy license plate readers (LPR)
Number of times LPR deployed. Deploy: If stationary unit then total number of 10
days or partial days unit was operable and on. Mobile unit number of days the
unit was on and operable.
1.1.9 Respond to taskforce license plate
Number of times investigators responded to taskforce LPR alert notifications 5
reader (LPR) alert notifications
regardless of whether vehicle was located
1.1.12 Conduct covert operations targeting
Number of covert operations 0
MVT offenders
1.1.13 Conduct warrant "round -up" operations
Number of warrant round -up operations performed for MVT, BMV and FRMVC. 0
targeting motor vehicle crime offenders,
including people wanted for MVTs,
motor vehicle burglaries, theft of vehicle
parts and motor vehicle fraud related
crime.
1.1.20 Number of Altered Vehicles Recovered Report the total number of vehicles recovered with altered Vehicle Identification
Number. Note: Please remember that a vehicle recovered must be reported in
1.1.15
1.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result In Reduction of Incidents of Motor Vehicle Theft
1.2.1 Provide Agency Assists for MVT and
motor vehicle related fraud
1.2.2 Collaborate with other units or divisions
(i.e. homicide, vice, narcotics, etc.)
within the taskforce department(s)
where a motor vehicle was used in the
commission of the crime (includes
identification of vehicles). Include all
participating jurisdiction departments
here.
1.2.3 Collaborate with all other outside LE
agencies and other organizations that
assist in the reduction of MVTs. Include
all coverage jurisdictions here.
1.2.5 Conduct intelligence information -
sharing (Personal attendance)
1.2.6 Conduct intelligence information -
sharing (Written information)
1.2.7 Collaborate with other MVCPA
taskforces
Number of agency assists related to MVT. Assist means responding or
answering questions via phone, e-mail, or in person. Providing
recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or information that other
LEDs will use to resolve their cases. The assist generally does not have the
direct responsibility for an investigation nor uses LEO authority. The assist
helps another LEO or agency investigate cases. Analysts and civilian
employees will record their assists to outside LEOs and agencies met here
along with officers.
Number of times collaborated within departments or SOs participating in
taskforce related to MVT. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement
resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or
aid in the investigation intended to further the resolution of any case, identify
parties to crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and apprehend
suspects. Collaboration will include any help, recommendation, contribution or
support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce
that aids in the furtherance of motor vehicle theft investigations.
Number of times collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law
enforcement agencies and organizations that assist in the reduction of MVT.
Collaboration means physically using law enforcement resources, tactics and
authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid in the investigation
intended to further the resolution of any case, identify parties to crime, identify
vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration
will include any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or
provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the furtherance of
MVTtheft investigations.
Number of intelligence meetings attended (include attending as presenter,
participant or attendee)
Crime analysis bulletins disseminated (include information distributed to law
enforcement agencies via text, e-mail, or intra -net communications)
Number of times collaborated with other MVCPA taskforces that assist in the
reduction in MVT, BMV and FRMVC.
1.3 Strategy 3: Prevent and Reduce the Incidence of Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Activities
50
10
10
5
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ID Activity Measure Target
1.3.1 Collaborate with agencies relating to Number of collaborations 2
investigation and enforcement of
vehicle insurance fraud and FRMVC
1.3.2 Conduct confidential 68(A) inspections Number of vehicles inspected to complete a TxDMV 68A inspection form per 250
(for TxDMV assignment or
TxDMV (VIN assignment, reassignment, bonded title)
reassignment of VIN required by Tx
Trans. Code §501.032)
1.3.3 Conduct VIN verification inspections.
Number of vehicles inspected by taskforce to identify the vehicles not reported in
(All other reasons except bridge or port)
confidential (68A) or bridge and port sections.
1.3.4 Coordinate with TxDMV/Tax Offices
Number of collaborations with TxDMV HQ, TxDMV Regional Service Centers or
relating to investigation and
County Tax Assessor Collector offices.
enforcement of fraudulent titles and
registration of stolen vehicles
2 Goal 2: Reduce the Incidence of Theft from Motor Vehicles through Enforcement Strategies
2.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result in the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Burglary of Motor Vehicles and
Theft of Vehicle Parts and Accessories
2.1.1 Conduct bait vehicle operations that
Number of bait vehicle burglary deployments
target vehicle burglary offenders
2.1.2 Identify "prolific BMV offenders" through
Number of offenders identified
informants and intelligence [Prolific is
defined as 'linked to BMV and theft of
vehicle parts and accessories offenses
three or more times"]
2.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result in the Reduction of Incidents of Theft From a Motor Vehicle
2.2.1 Provide Agency Assists BMV.
Number of agency assists related to BMV or stolen parts. Assist means
responding or answering questions via phone, e-mail, or in person.
Providing recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or information that
other LEDs will use to resolve their cases. The assist generally does not
have the direct responsibility for an investigation nor uses LEO authority.
The assist helps another LEO or agency investigate cases. Analysts and
civilian employees will record their assists to outside LEDs and agencies
met here along with officers.
2.2.2 Collaborate with other units or divisions
Number of times collaborated within departments or SOs participating in
within the taskforce department(s) (i.e.
taskforce related to BMV or stolen parts. Collaboration means physically using
homicide, vice, narcotics, etc.) where
law enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that
theft of parts occurred in the
draw upon or aid in the investigation intended to further the resolution of any
commission of the crime (includes
case, identify parties to crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and
identification of vehicle). Include all
apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include any help, recommendation,
participating jurisdiction departments
contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by
here.
the taskforce that aids in the furtherance of BMV theft investigations.
2.2.3 Collaborate with all other outside LE
Number of times collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law
agencies and other organizations where
enforcement agencies and organizations that assist in the reduction of BMV or
theft of parts occurred in the
stolen parts. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement resources,
commission of the crime (includes
tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid in the
identification of vehicle). Include all
investigation intended to further the resolution of any case, identify parties to
coverage jurisdictions here.
crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and apprehend suspects.
Collaboration will include any help, recommendation, contribution or support
requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in
the furtherance of motor vehicle theft investigations.
50
10
10
10
Goal 3: Educate/Train Citizens and Qualified Personnel in Detection and Prevention of Motor Vehicle Theft, Burglary of
Motor Vehicles and Theft of Vehicle Parts and Accessories
3.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Public Awareness Related Activities Used to Educate Citizens
3.1.1 Conduct educational outreach events Number of outreaches
(include trade show, exhibits, booths at
community events, vehicle displays,
brochures, etc.)
3.1.2 Conduct educational presentations to Number of presentations. Presentation means in person, on-line, original written
the public document, article, or webpage.
3.1.4 Conduct vehicle identification
initiative/event
3.1.4.1 Conduct vehicle identification
initiative/event
3.1.5 Purchase advertisements in local
outlets
3.1.6 Conduct vehicle report card initiatives.
Number of etching events. Include windows, component parts, VIN stamps and
catalytic converters.
Number of Participants/Attendees (Vehicles Marked)
Number of advertisements purchased or provided complimentary for taskforce.
Include all types of media purchased or provided free (social, tv, utility inserts,
billboards, transportation, etc.). Describe in 6.1.1.
Number report cards issued
4
ID Activity Measure Target
3.1.7 Utilize social media outlets (Facebook, Number of postings in social media outlets 10
Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
3.1.8 Deploy outdoor public notification Number of deployments per month (if sign remains several months, count as 1 0
signage deployment per month)
3. 1.10 Conduct media outreach, including, Number of outreaches 4
public service announcements, press
releases, and interviews
3.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Law Enforcement Training Activities to Educate Officers on Recognition and Apprehension of
Stolen Vehicles and Property
3.2.1 Conduct law enforcement training Number of classes provided for TCOLE credit 1
(TCOLE)
3.2.3 Conduct vehicle crimes presentations to Number of classes or presentations. Presentations may include electronic roll 2
law enforcement agencies (non call documents, shift BOLOS and other written or presented materials based on
TCOLE) local practices.
Grant Evaluation
4.1 Describe the local method and/or practice used to collect the data for reporting Goals, Strategies, and Activities and to evaluate the
grant program effectiveness. Describe management and staff participation. Include descriptions of systems (forms and software) that
will be used to ensure reliable and accurate data is collected and reported. Describe any other evaluation methods used in the
applicant agency to determine effectiveness or cost efficiency of the program.
The Task Force is comprised of only (2) two Detectives. Theses Detectives assigned to the criminal investigative division of the Paris
Police Department, and Lamar County Sheriff's Office. The Task Force uses data in the City of Paris Computer Information System,
Lamar County Report Management System, and the iBR numbers provided through the systems. Both Detectives are assigned
cases by their Criminal Investigation Divisions, and these cases are tracked and kept up with for evaluation and reporting to the grant
management system.
Both report management systems can be researched and audited to determine the number of cases assigned, referred to
prosecutors, and arrests made. The systems are designed to be able to give a complete and precise (as possible) numeric account of
the crimes related to auto theft and burglary of motor vehicles. Through task force meetings with investigators and command staff the
data collected will be validated to ensure that investigators are meeting their target, and that the information reported to MVCPA is
accurate and complete.
4.2 Provide any other suggested measures that would better reflect the law enforcement or prevention work that the proposed program
will perform. If the suggested measure fits into one of the stated goals above please indicate.
The Task Force will continue to assist all agencies in the coverage area with investigating auto theft, title fraud, insurance fraud, theft
of auto parts, theft of trailers, theft of farming equipment, and burglary of motor vehicles. The Task will continued to educate the public
and other law enforcement agencies on ways to help reduce the above listed crimes.
TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments
We acknowledge reviewing the 7k tiNI o Standard As,rrr4.rrsrar r by t.u;:Hr al Gov rrFrd°rr.xnts as promulgated by the Texas Comptroller of
Public Accounts and agree to abide by the terms stated therein.
Certifications
The certifying official is the authorized official, Richard Salter, Chief of Police.
By submitting this application I certify that I have been designated by my jurisdiction as the authorized official to accept the terms and
conditions of the grant. The statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that any false,
fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties.
By submitting this application I certify that my jurisdiction agrees to comply with all terms and conditions if the grant is awarded and
accepted. I further certify that my jurisdiction will comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations in the application,
acceptance, administration and operation of this grant.
IMVCPA, pph taimu. ,ediu 2017
0 ATTACHMENT -B
FY23 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
Statement of Taskforce Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Notice
Grant Number: 608-23-1390200 Grant Award Amount: $117,857
Grantee: City of Paris Total Cash Match Amount: $40,573
Program Title: Northeast Texas Auto In -Kind Match Amount: -0-
Theft Task Force Reimbursement Percent*: 74.39%
Grant Term: September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023
That whereas, City of Paris (hereinafter referred to as Grantee), has heretofore submitted a grant
application in response to the Request for Application issued on May 3, 2021 to the Motor Vehicle Crime
Prevention Authority, State of Texas, entitled Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, and further
identified by grant number 608-23-1390200; and
Whereas, the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has approved the grant application as evidenced by
this FY23 Statement of Grant Award and certain special requirements from the Motor Vehicle Crime
Prevention Authority dated August 2 2022,; and
Whereas, the Grantee desires to accept the FY23 grant award and use all funds for purposes and in
compliance with the following requirements that are adopted in their entirety by reference:
• Texas Transportation Code Chapter 1006;
• Texas Administrative Code: Title 43; Part 3; Chapter 57;
• Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS) as promulgated by the Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts including TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments and Standards for Financial
and Program Management;
• The Request for Applications issued on May 3, 2021;
• The current Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Administrative Manual and forms and
subsequently adopted grantee instruction manuals and forms;
• The Final Adopted Application attached to this Statement of Grant Award; and
• The Approved Grant Budget Summary:
Grant Budget
Summary: City
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of Paris (App ID: 208)
Budget Category
MVCPA
Cash Match Total In -Kind
Expenditures
Expenditures Expenditures Match
Personnel
$57,527
$0
$57,527
Fringe
$0
$16,000.1-$16,000
... as ... ... ...a �
Overtime
.......... ....
$0
.... � ...�...
$2,000
$2,000
Professional and Contract Services
$50,714
$22,573
w__www $73,287
Travel
$2,000
$0
$2,000
Equipment
$5,000
$0
$5,000
.......www
Supplies and Direct Operating
.. ..............__.
$2,616
$0
_ - .
$2,616
Expenses (DOE)
Totals $117,857 $40,573 $158,430
*Reimbursement Percent: 74.39% - $117,857-MVCPA Amt /(($158,430-MVCPA Amt. plus $40,573 -Cash
Match)
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Now, therefore, the Grantee accepts the FY23 Statement of Grant Award under the conditions
above including the special requirements in the grant application and the Statement of Grant
Award as evidenced by this agreement, executed by the official authorized to sign the original
grant application, or the official's designated successor, as presiding officer of and on behalf of
the governing body of this grantee; and
The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has awarded the above -referenced grant subject to the
availability of state funds. The approved budget is reflected in the above Approved Grant Budget
Summary. This grant is subject to and conditioned upon the acceptance of the MVCPA Grant
Administrative Guide promulgated for this specific program fund (referenced above) by the Motor
Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. Applicable special conditions are listed below.
Special Conditions and Requirements (MVCPA will only apply special conditions to applicable
jurisdictions):
X Intelligence Sharing - The grantee is required to ensure that Law Enforcement personnel funded in
whole or in part by this grant actively participate in Law Enforcement intelligence sharing webinars and
Motor Vehicle Crime Investigator Virtual Command Centers organized and promoted on behalf of the
MVCPA program operation and statewide collaboration.
X Multi -agency grant - The grantee is required to complete and maintain interlocal agreement with
all participating subgrantees as required by law and TxGMS. The grantee must complete a process to
monitor and ensure grant compliance of subgrantees. The grantee must maintain the process locally and
document compliance with that plan.
X Multi -agency Grant Operational Plan — The grantee is required to provide an operational plan
describing the communication process with participating and coverage jurisdictions. The operational plan
must include how meetings are held, how often, and whether meetings are held in person or remotely. The
grantee must report meetings in quarterly progress reports.
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY:
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Authorized Offi al
Richard Salter, Chief of Police
Printed Name and Title
08-03-2022
Date Signed
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