Title
Authorization to Retroactively Apply for and Accept the Fiscal Year 2026 National Integrated Ballistic Information Modernization Program (NIBIN) (Ordinance S-53261) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to retroactively apply for, accept, and enter into an agreement with the Department of Justice for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Integrated Ballistic Information Modernization Program Grant. Funding under this grant will not exceed $900,000. Further request authorization for the City treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item. Additionally, request City Council grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions in the documents pertaining to this transaction that otherwise would be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to improve nationwide access to National Integrated Ballistic Information Modernization Program (NIBIN) through modernization of ballistic imaging technology at NIBIN sites, enhancing forensic ballistic capabilities for local law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve gun crimes. The Police Department seeks this funding to replace three end-of-life BrassTrax Acquisition stations that are essential to the operation of the Department's Crime Gun Intelligence Unit (CGIU) and the Phoenix Metro NIBIN Program. This project will assist in system installation, operation, and administration for the collection, timely analysis, and dissemination of crime gun data to reduce gun violence, identify shooters, and refer them for prosecution.
The grant application was due on August 26, 2026. If authorization is denied, the grant application will be rescinded.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will be for six years beginning October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2032.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.