Title
Retroactive Authorization to Apply for and Accept the FY26 Full-Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant (Ordinance S-52102) - 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 for state grant funds through the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission's FY 2026 Full-Service Forensic Crime Laboratory grant program. Funding provided under this grant will not exceed $540,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department's Laboratory Services Bureau has applied for and been awarded funds through this grant program for several years. The purpose of this grant is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the State's various full-service crime laboratories. If awarded, grant funding will be used to pay for overtime, related fringe benefits, travel expenses, training costs, supplies and equipment.
The grant application was due by June 16, 2025. If authorization is denied, the grant application will be rescinded.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will be for two years beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.