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8.E.

City Council Draft Agenda

Meeting Date:: 01/06/2026
Co-Submitter:: Megan Dales
From:: Charles Hernandez, Deputy Police Chief - Criminal Investigations

TITLE:

Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approve the Grant Agreement with the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety for the Anti-Trafficking Grant Award of $360,100.00.

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the acceptance of the grant from the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Anti-Human Trafficking grant funds in the amount of $360,100.00 for FY2026.

Executive Summary:

The City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Police Department submitted a grant application to obtain funding for specialized human trafficking investigations, operations, and victim services. The City of Flagstaff was awarded $360,100.00 in grant funds from the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety for Anti-Human Trafficking. These grant funds provide for law enforcement services and programs that reduce human trafficking within the state. The funding will be used to reimburse expenses related to personnel and overtime, victim services, community outreach, equipment and software. The grant provides $30,000 for victim services to be provided by Northland Family Help Center, and $10,000 for victim services to be provided by Applejack’s Ranch. Northland Family Help Center will oversee a coordinated community response to identified victims of human trafficking. The Director of Human Trafficking Services will provide victim advocacy and service coordination during law enforcement operations. The remaining $320,100.00 provided to the Flagstaff Police Department will include, one (1) Human Trafficking Detective, four (4) Northern Arizona multi-agency enforcement operations, tactical support, operational support, community outreach and advocacy, and equipment and software necessary to support the operations. The Flagstaff Police Department will report statistical activity and progress on a quarterly basis with the Arizona State Department of Public Safety as described in the Agreement.

Financial Impact:

Project Name: Anti-Human Trafficking Grant Agreement
Cost: $360,100.00
Account Number Budgeted: 001-04-062-6414-2
FY2026 Budgeted Amount: $500,000; No match required, 100% grant funded
Funding Source: Arizona State Department of Public Safety

Policy Impact:

There is no policy impact by accepting this Anti-Human Trafficking grant.

Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:

Council Approved previous Agreement in FY25

Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:

Approve the acceptance of the grant agreement and funding; or
Decline the acceptance of the grant agreement and funding.

Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:

Safe & Healthy Community: Enhance community engagement and strengthen relationships between the community and public safety; Support social services, community partners, and housing opportunities; Provide public safety services with resources, staff, and training responsive to the communities needs

Connection to Regional Plan:

Goal PF.3: Provide high-quality emergency response and public safety services including law enforcement, fire, medical, and ambulance transport service.

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