Title
Retroactive Authorization to Apply for and Accept the Fiscal Year 2027 Full-Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant (Ordinance S-53171) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's 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 Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Full-Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant Program. Funding provided under this grant will not exceed $90,000. 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 to 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 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, 2026. If authorization is denied, the grant application will be rescinded.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will be for three years, beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.