Which government bodies are involved in State Homeland Security Grants for Police Equipment (26-1024)?

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State Homeland Security Grants for Police Equipment (26-1024)

Q: What is the current status of Ordinance accepting two grants totaling $151,026.78 from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division for the State’s Homeland Security Program to purchase 10 replacement Level III rifle-rated shields, replacement SCUBA equipment (wetsuits, drysuits, helmets, gloves), new underwater communications devices, and replacement underwater navigation equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $151,026.78 into the FY 2026 Police Grants Fund.?

As of the last recorded event on 2026-09-01 00:00:00+00, this matter is active. It has appeared in 2 events across City Council.

Q: When was State Homeland Security Grants for Police Equipment (26-1024) first introduced?

This matter was first recorded on 2026-08-25 00:00:00+00.

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Ordinance accepting two grants totaling $151,026.78 from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division for the State’s Homeland Security Program to purchase 10 replacement Level III rifle-rated shields, replacement SCUBA equipment (wetsuits, drysuits, helmets, gloves), new underwater communications devices, and replacement underwater navigation equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $151,026.78 into the FY 2026 Police Grants Fund.

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The city would accept two state Homeland Security Program grants totaling $151,026.78 and add the money to the Police Grants Fund. The funds would pay for 10 replacement rifle-rated shields, replacement SCUBA gear, new underwater communications devices, and replacement underwater navigation equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department.

2 eventsFirst seen Aug 25, 2026Last activity Sep 1, 2026File #: 26-1024

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Contractor

Contact police about grant-funded shield and SCUBA purchases

Why now: Council passed the ordinance on second reading Sept 1 (Enactment No. 034002), appropriating $151,026.78 into the FY 2026 Police Grants Fund for these specific equipment categories.

What to do: Ask the Corpus Christi Police Department or Purchasing which vendors or cooperative purchasing contracts will supply the 10 Level III rifle-rated shields, SCUBA wetsuits, drysuits, helmets, gloves, and underwater communications and navigation devices. The money is already appropriated into the FY 2026 Police Grants Fund, so buying can begin without further council action.

Act before: After the next material record update

Source: City Council — Sep 01, 2026 →

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Request grant award documents for police shield and SCUBA equipment

Why now: The ordinance accepting two grants totaling $151,026.78 passed 7-0 on first reading (Aug 25) and 8-0 on second reading (Sept 1, Enactment No. 034002), both on the consent agenda with no recorded discussion.

What to do: Ask the city for the two Governor's Office Homeland Security Grants Division award documents and the Police Department's equipment list behind the grant ordinance. The ordinance names 10 rifle-rated shields and underwater gear but does not say why replacement is needed, what is being replaced, or how the $151,026.78 splits between the two grants.

Act before: After the requested records are produced

Source: City Council — Sep 01, 2026 →