Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on A Resolution of the City Council of the City of McKinney, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee, to Apply for, Accept if Awarded, and Implement an Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Office of the Governor to Enhance Officer Protection for the McKinney Police Department
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT: Joe Ellenburg, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The UASI program focus is on supporting state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and to prepare the nation for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to our security.
• This project will fund the purchase of ballistic plates to provide rifle resistant armor for 161 officers.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The UASI program grant award has been sought annually by the City of McKinney to help prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural, man-made, and technological threats and hazards.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• $125,000 for 161 plates.
• No match required.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A