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Case File 26-0538

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A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), a grant application for the City of El Paso's Police Department project identified as "Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority- Senate Bill 224 Catalytic Converter Grant FY27" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $693,334.00 of Grant Funding with a 20% Cash Match of $138,666.00. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026-August 31, 2027.

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The City of El Paso Police Department is applying for a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant to address catalytic converter theft under Senate Bill 224. Catalytic converter thefts are a growing crime affecting residents' vehicle safety and property across the city.
6 eventsFirst seen Apr 28, 2026Last activity Apr 28, 2026File #: 26-0538
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Hearing
Pass

A motion was made by Representative Niño, seconded by Representative Boyar Trejo, to Amend the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

Hearing
Pass

A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Fierro, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

Hearing
Fail

A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Limón, to Denied the item. The motion failed by the following vote:

Vote
Carried: 5 to 3

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), a grant application for the City of El Paso's Police Department project identified as "Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority- Senate Bill 224 Catalytic Converter Grant FY27" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $693,334.00 of Grant Funding with a 20% Cash Match of $138,666.00. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026-August 31, 2027.

Vote: 5 for, 3 against

approve resolutions for items 23 and 67 and direct City Manager to omit any reference to 'Flock' on grant applications, only reference LPR camera technology

11th and final motion. Also approves item 67 (file 26-0539). Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Chávez.

Hearing
Fail

A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Limón, to Denied the item. The motion failed by the following vote:

Hearing
Fail

A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Limón, to Denied the item. The motion failed by the following vote: