Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-38: A resolution of the Council, of the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, authorizing the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County for Local Border Support Grant Funds.
 

1. Read Resolution No. 2025-38 by title only
2. City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2025-38 by title only (if approved above)
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-38

Approval of the IGA will allow the City of Flagstaff to receive Local Border Support Grants funds from Coconino County for the purpose of enhancing law enforcement services to deter, apprehend, prosecute and detain individuals charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other border-related crimes within Coconino County.

Project Name: IGA between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County for FY26 Local Border Support Grant funding
Cost: $200,000.00
Account Number Budgeted: 001-04-062-6058-2
FY26 Budgeted Amount: $266,334
Grant Funded: Yes
Funding Source: Coconino County Local Border Support Grant

The IGA and grant funds aim to strengthen public safety by enhancing crime prevention and control efforts through increased funding and resource-sharing between the Flagstaff Police Department and Coconino County. This collaboration fosters more efficient and effective responses to community needs while expanding resources for victim assistance to ensure timely and adequate support. Additionally, the agreement promotes transparency and accountability by keeping the Council and public informed about the grant funding, objectives, and outcomes, reinforcing trust in law enforcement practices. By aligning funding with strategic priorities, this initiative delivers long-term community benefits, enhancing justice administration and building a safer, more resilient community.

This grant has not been presented to council in the past.

• Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County
• Not Approve the Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County

Coconino County applied for certain grant funds for Local Border Support from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (“DPS”) for the purpose of enhancing law enforcement services to deter, apprehend, prosecute and detain individuals charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other border-related crimes within Coconino County. Coconino County entered into an agreement with the DPS to receive grant funds for local border support purposes.

As a condition of the Agreement between Coconino County and the DPS, Coconino County agreed to distribute $200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand dollars) (“Grant Distribution”) to the City of Flagstaff for the purpose of local law enforcement officers working in the METRO multi-agency task force. This money will be used for both Personnel and Operations expenses. These positions work with local, state, and federal partners to regularly conduct drug interdiction activities to deter and apprehend individuals who are involved with drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other border-related crimes.

Safe & Healthy Community:

• Enhance community engagement and stregthen relationships between the community and public safety services. 
• Provide public safety services with resources, staff, and training responsive to the community's needs. 

The Local Border Support Grant Agreement aligns with the Flagstaff Regional Plan Policy PF.3.1, which emphasizes maintaining high quality, effective, and efficient law enforcement, fire, and emergency services. This policy underscores the importance of balancing public safety services with the operational goals, government plans, policies, population needs, and available funding.

By leveraging Fiscal Year 2026 grant funds, this agreement directly supports this policy by ensuring the Flagstaff Police Department has the resources necessary to deliver enhanced public safety services. This approach will allow our agency to optimize our effectiveness and coordinated efforts to ensure alignment with population demands and regional public safety goals. Furthermore, the transparent use of these funds reflects a commitment to sound fiscal management, ensuring services remain sustainable and in line with public policies and budgetary limitations. This grant initiative strengthens the region’s ability to meet evolving public safety needs while upholding the policy’s focus on quality and efficiency.

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The Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County enables the Flagstaff Police Department to leverage Fiscal Year 2026 grant funds to enhance crime prevention and control, and support justice administration.