Request for approval to submit the 2027 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant on behalf of the Texas City Police Department.

The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) has fostered a statewide cooperative network of law enforcement groups, prosecutors, insurance industry representatives, local tax assessor-collectors, and concerned citizens to combat vehicle theft and burglary through enforcement, prevention, public information, and education initiatives. The City of Texas City Police Department will submit a grant under the "Reduction of the Theft of Catalytic Converters" category to reduce the incidence of catalytic converter theft. This grant will assist in the purchase of 26 License Plate Reader Cameras and 4 Long-range License Plate Reader Cameras to automatically capture, analyze, and store vehicle license plate information and prevent incidents of crimes from motor vehicles. 

The Texas City Police Department grant request totals to $118,900 with a 20% cash match. Submission of the application does not obligate the City to accept an award, but authorizes staff to apply for available funding.

Staff recommends that the City Commission authorize submission of the FY 2027 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant and authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary documents related to the application and, if awarded, to accept and administer the grant in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.