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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 22-266RESOLUTION NO.22-266 BE IT RESOLVES BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Texas Transportation Code Chapter 1006 and Texas Administrative Code Title 43; Part 3; Chapter 57, entities are eligible to receive grants from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority to provide financial support to law enforcement agencies for economic automobile theft enforcement teams and to combat motor vehicle burglary in the jurisdiction; and, WHEREAS, this grant program will assist this jurisdiction to combat motor vehicle burglary and theft; and, WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the grant funds, the City of Beaumont assures that the grant funds will be returned in full to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVES BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, THAT Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager, is designated as the Authorized Official to apply for, accept, decline, modify, or cancel the grant application for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Program and all other necessary documents to accept said grant; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT John Cross Sr., Lieutenant, is designated as the Program Director and Todd Simoneaux, Chief Financial Officer, is designated as the Financial Officer for this grant. The meeting at which this resolution was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 18th day of October, 2022. 101k%'"' :"NT -%�1 1 w - Mayor Robin outon - i 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application EXHIBIT "A" Watch Car Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority City of Be,-wifnnnt Taskforce Gran', Application foi Ft -;cad Year 20-23 The Application was submitted by Chris Boone at 5/26/2022 8:21:24 AM and Is now locked. The confirmation Number is 2022052600193. Primary Agency / Grantee Legal Name: City of Beaumont Organization Type: Law Enforcement Organization ORI (if applicable): 7X1230100. BEAUMONT PD (M1P) Program Title Please enter a short description of the proposed program that can be used as the title. Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Application Category (See Request for Applications [RFA] for category details and descriptions RFA Priority Funding Section): MVCPA Program Category (see RFA and TAC 43, 3 §57.14). Check all that apply. • Law Enforcement, Detection and Apprehension • Prevention, Anti -Theft Devices and Motor Vehlcie Registration Taskforce Grant Participation and Coverage Area Provide a General Description of the Participating and Coverage Area of this Grant Application Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and Jasper counties and all municipalities therein. As noted below, Jefferson and Hardin counties have participating task force members whereas Orange and Jasper counties are coverage areas only. Define in the tables below the grant relationships and geographic area of the taskforce: Applicant will add the participating and coverage agencies from the ORI list below. If an agency is not in the ORI list, please include the agency and role in the general description above. Make sure to follow the definitions below and select an agency in the dropdown. Use the Add as Participating Agency or Add as Coverage Agency button to populate the list. Participating Agencies are agencies that materially participate in the grant application through the exchange of funds for reimbursement and cash match. Participating agencies are defined after the grant award by intedocalfinteragency agreements. Each applicant must select their own agency first. Then select agencies that will receive or provide funding and/or resources. [Note: interlocalinteragency agreements do not need to be submitted with the application. interiocal agreements will need to be executed prior to the first payment being made if selected for a grant. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended.] Coverage Agencies are agencies that provided some level of coverage, assistance or support by this grant application but will not materially exchange funds as cash match or reimbursement. The coverage is not supported by an after the award with interiocalfinteragency agreements. Coverage agencies as law enforcement agencies may have jurisdictional coverage agreements unrelated to the grant (Ex. City Y is within County X or vice versa). Agencies selected in this list include agencies that will be covered or where the agency indicates that their agency will coordinate or call upon the taskforce. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended. . Participating Agencies Coverage Agencies TX1000000 HARDIN CO SO TX1000100 KOUNTZE PD TX1230000 JEFFERSON CO SO TX1000200 SILSBEE PD TX1230100 BEAUMONT PD (MIP) TX1000300 SOUR LAKE PD TX1230700 PORT ARTHUR PD (AE) TX1000900 LUMBERTON PD (IBR) TX1210000 JASPER CO SO TX1210100 JASPER PD TX1210200 KIRBYVILLE PD TX1230300 GROVES PD https://mvcpa.tamu.edu/ApplicaUonrrFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=193&& 1/16 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Tasklorce Grant Application TX1230500 NEDERLAND PD TX1230800 PORT NECHES PD TX1231000 LAMAR UNIVERSITY PD TX1810000 ORANGE CO SO TX1810100 BRIDGE CITY PD TX1810200 ORANGE PD TX1810300 PINEHURST PD TX1810400 VIDOR PD TX1810500 WEST ORANGE PD TX1810800 ROSE CITY PD Resolution: Complete a Resolution and submit to local governing body for approval. Sample Resolution is found in the Request for Application or send a request for an electronic copy to grantsMVCPA@txdmvgov. The completed and executed Resolution must be attached to this on-line application. Grant Budget Form MVCPA recommends that the applicant complete the total costs (MVCPA and Cash Match combined) for this program. The applicant can then enter the desired amount of Cash Match (not less than 20% per TAC Title 43, A§57.36). The system will then calculate the correct grant and match amounts. Budget Entry Option: Enter MVCPA and Cash Match Amounts Cash MVCPA Match Total In -Kind Budget Category Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Match Personnel $277,000 $0 $277,000 $283.000 Fringe $95,000 $0 $95,000 $97,000 Overtime $0 $0 $0 $600 Professional and Contract Services $205,000 $85.000 $290,000 $0 Travel $0 $0 $0 $11,800 Equipment Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) $6,951 $52,000 $58,951 $63,900 Total $583,951 $137,000 $720,951 $456,300 Cash Match Percentage 23.46% Pct MVCPA In -Kind Description Subcategory Time Funds Cash Match Total Match Personnel Program Director / Commander Investigator/LEO 100 $0 $0 $0 $111,000 Program Manager / Supervisor Investigator/LEO 100 $102,000 $0 $102,000 $0 Investigator 1 Investigator/LEO 100 $87,000 $0 $87,000 $0 Investigator 2 Investigator/LEO 100 $88,000 $0 $88,000 $0 Investigator 3 Investigator/LEO 100 $0 $0 $90,000 Investigator 4 Investigator/LEO 100 $0 $0 $82,000 Total Personnel 600 $277,000 $0 $277,000 $283,000 Fringe Program Director / Commander Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $0 $36,000 Program Manager / Supervisor Investigator/LEO $33,000 $0 $33,000 $0 Investigator 1 Investigator/LEO $31,000 $0 $31,000 $0 Investigator Investigator/LEO $31,000 $0 $31,000 $0 Investigator 3 Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $0 $31,000 Investigator 4 Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $0 $30,000 Total Fringe $95,000 $0 $95,000 $97,000 Overtime Program Director / Commander Investlgator/LEO $0 $0 $0 $100 Program Manager / Supervisor Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $0 $100 Investigator 1 Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $0 $100 Investigator 2 Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $0 $100 https.//mvcpa.tamu.edu/Application/TFGPrintApplicabon.asp?ApplD=193&& 2116 9/21122, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application Pct MVCPA In -Kind Description Subcategory Time Funds Cash Match Total Match Investigator 3 Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $0 $100 Investigator 4 Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $0 $100 Total Overtime $0 $0 $0 $600 i Professional and Contract Services Jefferson County SO Investigator Investigator/LEO - personnel 100 $70,000 $0 $70,000 $0 Hardin County SO Investigator Investigator/LEO - personnel 100 $65,000 $0 $65,000 $0 Port Arthur PD Investigator Investigator/LEO - personnel 100 $70,000 $0 $70,000 $0 Jefferson County SO Investigator (Fringe) g ( g Investigator/LEO - fringe 100 $0 $30,000 $30,000 $0 Hardin County SO Investigator (Fringe) Investigator/LEO - fringe 100 $0 $25,000 $25,000 $0 Port Arthur PD Investigator (Fringe) Investigator/LEO - fringe 100 $0 $30,000 $30,000 Total Professional and Contract Services 600 $205,000 $85,000 $290,000 $0 i Travel i Annual TAVTI Conference Law enforcement In- State $0 $0 $0 $5,100 MVCPA Workshops / Board Meetings Law enforcement In- State $0 $0 $0 $800 i Auto Crime Related Training Law enforcement In - State $0 $0 $0 $4,500 Investigative or Administrative Travel Law enforcement In- State $0 $0 $0 $1,400 Total Travel $0 $0 $0 $11,800 Equipment Total Equipment Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) Cell Phone Service: JCSO, PAPD, HCSO $0 $0 $0 $2,200 Vehicle Fuel, Maintenance, & Repair:HCSO $0 $4,500 Vehicle Fuel, Maintenance, & Repair:JCSO $0 $4,500 Vehicle Fuel, Maintenance, & Repair:PAPD $0 $4,500 Office & Warehouse Lease $0 $52,000 $52,000 $0 TAVTI Conference Registration Fees $0 $0 $0 $1,000 Office, Field, & Operational Supplies $0 $0 $0 $8,000 Auto Insurance for HCSO Unit $700 $0 $700 $0 Vehicle Lease 1 $6,251 $0 $6,251 $0 Vehicle Lease 2 $0 $0 $0 $7,200 Vehicle Fuel, Maintenance, & Repair: BPD $0 $0 $0 $27,000 Office Utilities $0 $0 $0 $5,000 Total Supplies and Direct Operating $6,951 $52,000 $58,951 $63,900 Expenses (DOE) Budget Narrative A. Personnel https://mvcpa.tamu.edulApplicationrrFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=193&& 3116 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application Budget Narrative Personnel: Commander: The Taskforce Commander will serve as the Program Director and macro -manage all task force personnel and associated law enforcement operations; oversee fiscal matters relating to the grant; complete payroll; direct priorities, establish expectations, enforce accountability, and initiate corrective actions; work closely with MVCPA, Beaumont Chief of Police, Beaumont CFO Office and its grant coordinator, and the Program Manager in efforts to maintain grant compliance and the continuance of mutually beneficial outcomes; liaison with officials of participating and coverage agencies; attend appropriate meetings, seminars, training, and webinars; administer or supervise any official taskforce webpage or social media presence; function as official Taskforce spokesperson and media contact; ensure that required MVCPA reports are submitted by the Program Manager; monitor progress and document accordingly; and, delegate assignments to personnel as needed. The Commander will hold the rank of Lieutenant in the Beaumont Police Department and will spend 100% of work hours on task force and grant -related activities or functions and auto crime issues, of which 25% focused on investigations. The position (salary & fringe) will be in -kind match. Only actual figures will be submitted. Supervisor: The Taskforce Supervisor will serve as Program Manager, supervise task force investigators, and monitor law enforcement activities on a first -line basis; schedule personnel, set goals, manage after -hour callouts, analyze available intelligence on trends or areas of increased criminal activity, and disseminate information to investigators and the Commander (Program Director) to facilitate the most effective and efficient approach to task force endeavors; review offense reports and make appropriate case assignments; assess risk, complete paperwork, and organize special projects, including both overt and covert operations and proactive enforcement; assign tasks and data collection reports to detectives; compile data and draft activity summaries for necessary periodic or recurring reports; complete and submit MVCPA quarterly reports; assist with activities associated with those of an investigator when required; delegate to personnel as needed; and, perform additional duties and/or complete other assignments as directed by the Program Director. The Supervisor will hold the rank of Sergeant at the Beaumont Police Department with 100% of work hours being dedicated to task force duties or functions, of which 25% focused on investigations. The salary and fringe will be fully funded by MVCPA funds. Only actual figures will be submitted for reimbursement. Beaumont Police Investigators (1-4): The BPD Investigators will conduct investigations of auto -related cases as assigned, prepare and present completed cases to the District Attorney; identify and develop suspects; recover stolen vehicles and property associated with auto -related crimes; write, get approved, and execute appropriate search warrants; assist with other cases outside Beaumont but within Taskforce jurisdiction; make recommendations to the Supervisor on special projects based on identifiable trends; forward information on suspects and trends; complete seizure and auction paperwork; assist with special projects and operations; assist with 68A inspections and inspections of salvage yards and repair shops when necessary; and, complete other duties or assignments as directed by the Supervisor or Commander. Pursuant to Taskforce goals and MVCPA expectations, as Individually assigned, investigators will also develop and present crime prevention and awareness presentations; conduct media interviews; disseminate public information on taskforce accomplishments or cases; upon approval by Commander or Supervisor, issue official press releases to media or agency public relations; email suspect BOLO reports inter -departmentally; attend relevant neighborhood association or community -led meetings; liaison with participating agencies; obtain and maintain crime statistics for coverage areas; as appropriate, mail or email case update notices to crime victims; assist other task force personnel with assigned duties including Investigations, inspections, and back up; maintain all surveillance equipment and assist with its use during investigations or covert operations; cooperate with probation and parole offices to stay informed of the statuses of known auto crime recidivists; coordinate and conduct inspections of salvage dealers and repair shops within the scope of the taskforce jurisdiction as priorities permit; monitor local auctions where insurance -totaled vehicles are sold; in conjunction with the Supervisor, organize covert sting operations as needed to identify illegal activities by salvage dealers or repair shops; coordinate and conduct VTR-68A inspections; complete seizure paperwork, organize seized property inventory, prepare seized property for auction, and work closely with personnel who are associated with the process; and, complete other assignments as directed by the Supervisor or Commander. All BPD investigators will devote 100% of work hours toward auto - crime investigations including inspections as duties allow. Two (2) BPD salaries and fringe will be fully funded by MVCPA. Two (2) BPD salaries and fringe will be in -kind match. Only actual figures will be submitted. B. Fringe Fringe: Fringe benefits include FICA, retirement withholding, and health insurance. City of Beaumont withholds FICA - Med at rate of 1.45% (except a Sgt who was hired before April 1, 1986). TMRS Retirement withholdings including agency contributions: City of Beaumont (19.41% Rate). Total Fringe with health insurance varies per employee but only actual figures will be submitted for reimbursement. Fringe for three (3) BPD task force members will be funded by MVCPA and fringe for three (3) BPD task force members will be in -kind. C. Overtime In most circumstances, task force personnel will flex hours to accommodate events or unexpected incidents that require an extended period of work beyond what is scheduled. However, upon occasion and within reason, overtime will be unavoidable due to the complexity of an incident; the hour it originated; the Inability to flex due to personnel having already met the 40-hour limitation per week; or, stipulations of a Collective Bargaining Labor Contract. Overtime is as unpredictable as criminal behavior, so minimal estimates are provided for category placeholders. When necessary, overtime will be considered as part of in -kind match. Only actual figures will be submitted. D. Professional and Contract Services https:/Imvcpa.tamu.edu/Application/rFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=l93&& 4/16 9/21122, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application Budget Narrative Professional and Contract Services: The Investigators (PAPD, HCSO, JCSO) will lead investigations of auto -related cases as assigned by each investigator's respective agency; prepare and present completed cases to the District Attorney; identify and develop suspects; recover stolen vehicles and auto -crime property; prepare and execute applicable search warrants; complete seizure paperwork; make recommendations to the Supervisor on special projects based on identifiable trends; forward information on suspects and trends to the Supervisor; assist with special projects and operations; complete any data collection reports as assigned by Supervisor; assist with 68A inspections and inspections of salvage yards and repair shops when necessary; and, complete other duties or assignments as directed. All contracted Task Force Officers will assist on auto -related cases, operations, and inspections within coverage jurisdiction. Investigators will devote 100% of their time toward investigations whether auto crime or inspections. HCSO investigator will be the primary VTR-68A inspector for the Task Force whose salary will be fully funded by MVCPA up to $65,000. Fringe will be considered cash match. Only actual figures will be submitted. JCSO and PAPD salaries will be mostly or fully funded by MVCPA with a $70,000 cap. That is, both JCSO and PAPD salaries are expected to be reimbursed up to $70,000 depending on the salaries of whomever is assigned to the Task Force. Fringe for JCSO and PAPD will be cash match. Only actual figures will be submitted. Fringe benefits include FICA, retirement withholding, and health insurance for all contributing agencies. Workers Compensation and TEC figures for Jefferson County, Hardin County, and the City of Port Arthur. Workers Comp and TEC are figured together for Jefferson County at 5% whereas The City of Port Arthur is at 5% (WC) and 3.48% (TEC) respectively. Hardin County figures WC at 1.47% and TEC at 0.08%. FICA Is withheld at a rate of 7.65%. Retirement withholdings including agency contributions are taken at the following rates: Jefferson County (14.9%), City of Port Arthur (13.1 %), and Hardin County (13.62%). Health insurance costs also vary between agencies. Participating agencies are expected to submit only actual figures up to a maximum cash match up to $30,000 for PAPD and JCSO, and up to $25,000 cash match for HCSO. Only actual figures will be submitted. E. Travel Travel: Annual TAVTI Conference / Board Meeting ($5100): Estimated price is $745 per week (5 nights) per room per person (5 attendees x $745 = $3725). Based on current GSA for San Marcos, per diem cost is estimated at $55 per day per person (55 x 5 x 5 attendees = $1375). Conference attendees would include investigators, program manager, and program director who are all law enforcement. These expenses will be an in -kind match. MVCPA Workshop(s) / Board Meetings ($800): Estimated price per night is $200 per room. Budgeting for a potential of three separate occasions. One room for three nights (3 x 200 = $600). Based on current GSA for Austin, per diem cost is estimated at $61 per day per person (61 x 3 = $183). Attendees would include program manager or program director who are both law enforcement personnel whose salaries are completely funded by grant or an in -kind match. Auto Theft Training ($4500): Potential training for newly assigned investigator(s) or other relevant training for current Taskforce members. Estimated price per night is $200 per room. One room for five nights (200 x 5 = $1000) and budgeting for potentially three training opportunities (3 x $1000 = $3000). Per diem estimated at $61 per person (61 x 5 x 3 attendees = $915). Estimated training fees of $585. Attendees would include any investigator potentially in need of training who is either funded directly, cash -matched, or an In -kind match of the grant. Only actual figures will be submitted if this line item is utilized. Unplanned Investigative or Administrative Travel ($1400): During the course of any given year, unplanned meetings are scheduled or investigations lead out-of-town and become an unfunded expense. If needed, only law enforcement personnel listed on the MCVPA grant will utilize these funds for properly approved purposes. The availability of these designated funds will prevent budget adjustments for unexpected travel. However, only actual costs, if any, will be filed for reimbursement. G. Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE): Office Lease ($52,000): Lease includes two adjacent sections of the same building owned by the same lessor. One section is for office space for investigators and garage space that includes a vehicle lift for assisting with inspections and investigations. The second section is warehouse space for storage of seized property pending court dispositions, recovered stolen property, task force vehicles, and other task force property (tools, equipment, etc). Cost is based on current lease payments of $4,387.50 per month. This category will be cash match. Office, Field, & Operational Supplies ($8,000): These funds are used to purchase standard office supplies such as printing paper, photo paper, storage media, toner, ink cartridges, presentation / binding services, pens, letterhead, business cards, etc. It also covers field and operational supplies as needs arise such as hand cleaner, paper towels, degreaser, paint, paint stripper, official weight slips, small electronics, computer accessories, vehicle accessories, surveillance tools, mechanical tools, vehicle sanding material, acid restoration materials, vehicle cleaning and care, disposable gloves, logo attire, digital graphics, website fees, signage, public awareness advertising, postage, shipping expenses, mechanical repair during authorized travel, certified scale fees, any non -inventory items needed for task force operations or duties, etc. This line item is intended as a readily accessible fund for unexpected expenses to better assist task force without budget adjustments. This cost estimate is based on the average of actual expenditures in the past three grant years. Only actual costs will be noted as an in -kind match. Auto Insurance for HCSO Vehicle ($700): Hardin County is not self insured. Estimate of premium. Only actual cost will be submitted for MVCPA reimbursement. Office Utilities ($5000): This is an estimate based on an average of the past two fiscal years of actual costs. Utilities are very variable. Only actual expenses will be noted as an in -kind match. Cell Phone Service ($2200): Service cost based on reasonable monthly average allowance of $60 per month. This line item is intended to cover the three (3) contracted task force members from HCSO, JCSO, and PAPD and will be noted as in -kind match. Vehicle Lease 1 ($6251) & Vehicle Lease 2 ($7,200 In -Kind): The vehicle lease Is calculated at $600 per month based on a local dealer estimate for a statewide leasing program to law enforcement agencies. It is also the MVCPA cap. The Beaumont Police Department currently provides two lease vehicles for investigators as part of the Task Force fleet. One will be submitted for reimbursement capped at $6251 and one will be listed as an In - Kind Match. Vehicle Fuel, Maintenance, & Repair ($40,500 total): BPD - $27,000, JCSO - $4,500, HCSO - $4,500, PAPD - $4,500. Fuel costs are estimated based on 14,000 miles per year, 14 miles per gallon @ $2.25 per gallon, totaling approximately $2250 per vehicle per year. Oil changes and other maintenance costs are estimated at $2250 per vehicle per year to include expendables such as tires, brakes, shocks, or other necessary repairs. Combining estimates result In an average cost of $4500 per year multiplied by nine (9) vehicles totaling $40,500, inclusive of $4,500 from each of the subgrantee agencies (3 x $4,500 = $13,500). These estimates are not allocated. Only actual costs will be noted as an in -kind match. TAVTI Conference Registration Fees ($1000): Fees for up to six (5) tskforce members to attend the annual conference as an in -kind match. Revenue Indicate Source of Cash and In -Kind Matches for the proposed program. Click on links to go to match detail pages for entry of data. https://mvcpa.tamu.edu/Application/TFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=193&& 5/16 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application Source of Cash Match City of Beaumont Grantee $52,000 City of Port Arthur Subgrantee $30,000 Jefferson County Subgrantee $30,000 Hardin County Subgrantee $25,000 Total Cash Match $137,000 Source of In -Kind Match City of Beaumont Grantee $442,800.00 Jefferson County Subgrantee $4,500.00 Hardin County Subgrantee $4,500.00 Port Arthur Subgrantee $4,500.00 Total In -Kind Match $456,300.00 Statistics to Support Grant Problem Statement Reported Cases 2020 2021 Jurisdiction Motor Vehicle Theft (MVT) Burglary from Motor Vehicle (BMV) Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crime (FRMVC) Motor Vehicle Theft (MVT) Burglary from Motor Vehicle (BMV) Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crime (FRMVC) Beaumont 373 939 0 Port Arthur 132 398 0 Jefferson County 51 77 0 Orange 47 67 0 Hardin County 62 30 0 Orange County 93 62 0 Jasper 14 22 0 Lumberton 24 28 0 Jasper County 83 35 0 Groves 36 84 0 Vidor 14 38 0 Nederland 36 68 0 PortNeches 12 22 0 Lamar University 3 11 0 Silsbee 16 30 0 Application Narrative Grant Introduction (Executive Summary) and General Information 1.1 Briefly describe the organization and program operation. Provide a high level summary to the application and how it will affect the local community. (500 words or less) Since 1993, the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has continued to provide a multi -agency, multi jurisdictional effort to combat, reduce, prevent, and address auto -related crimes within Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and Jasper Counties for nearly 29 years as an original grantee of what is now the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. According to 2019 Census estimates, the counties have a combined population of over 428,000 folks with nearly 60% residing in Jefferson County. The Task Force is staffed by sworn personnel from Beaumont Police Department, Port Arthur Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and Hardin County Sheriffs Office. TXDOT notes that there were about 378,000 vehicles registered within our four -county coverage area in 2020. Corresponding to the population -- a reduction that may be due to registration leniency during COVID-19 shutdowns. More than half were in Jefferson County, which is a mixture of urban, suburban, and rural areas with Beaumont being the largest and most urban. As an Interstate 10 corrldor, Beaumont rivals Houston in crime per capita and categorically mirrors it in similar ways. Orange County is mostly suburban with some rural areas whereas Jasper and Hardin Counties are markedly more rural than suburban and more heavily wooded than its counterparts. Through thorough investigations, development of suspects, executing search warrants, surveillance, covert patrol, bait vehicle operations, inspections of salvage and repair businesses, and, assisting with crime prevention awareness and education, Task Force personnel have done their best to positively impact our communities by committed efforts to reduce the occurrences of auto -related crimes. Despite these efforts, auto -related crimes continue to be a major problem with a significantly negative economic impact that includes both personal and business financial losses. The crime rate also affects a city reputation that leads to both business and https://mvepa.tamu.edu/ApplicationrTFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=193&& 6116 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application population re -locations and avoidance. Within the four -county project area over the most recent biennium, there were still nearly 1900 vehicles stolen and over 4000 vehicles burglarized. For both auto burglaries and auto thefts, the coverage area typically falls within the top 20 regions in Texas where this grant is needed most. 1.2 Describe the taskforce governing, organization and command structures. Include a description of the nature of support and agreements that will be in place if the grant is awarded. Provide any details unique to the taskforce organization or geographical target area. Describe whether any part of this grant will be directed to serve a specific target population (or subset of the community)? The Taskforce is governed by adherence to an interlocal contract signed by either the city manager or the county judge who represents each jurisdiction with a participating law enforcement agency. As stipulated in the contract, each individual agency maintains control of, and liability for, its own employee(s) and is solely responsible for the actions and omissions of its employee(s). Each participating city or county assures compliance with MCVPA regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements as well as any applicable laws. Each participating licensed, sworn investigator is first accountable to his or her home (hiring) agency, its policies and procedures, and any training related to general law enforcement or required by the State of Texas. Within the Taskforce, regardless of rank at participating home agency, the command structure begins with the Taskforce Commander, followed by a Taskforce Supervisor, and then Investigators or Detectives who carry out specific tasks, operations, or assignments individually and/or as a group; serve as lead investigators on cases within their agency jurisdiction; and, assist other investigators on cases within coverage jurisdiction. The Commander is a Beaumont Police Lieutenant who also serves as Program Director. The Taskforce Supervisor is a Beaumont PD Sergeant who also serves as Program Manager. The geographical target area is Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and Jasper Counties, which includes all the municipalities therein. Grant Problem Statement 2.1 Provide an assessment of the burglary from a motor vehicle (including theft of parts) problem in the coverage area of this application. Include loss data consistent with the reported incident numbers above. According to the National Incident -Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the covered region of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force had more than 4000 auto burglaries (and theft of parts) with estimated losses of nearly $3.5 million during the most recent biennium (2019-2020). Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Theft of Property and Parts from a Motor Vehicle are a substantial problem in the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Project area. In 2019 there were a total of 2,103 auto burglaries reported in the coverage area and respectively 1,911 auto burglaries in 2020. These auto burglaries claim property and weapons, which when replaced cost the average citizen, who like most, are still trying to recover from the economic impacts to their families and way of life, post Covid-19 Pandemic lock -down. This coupled with the tremendous upsurge in thefts of parts, specifically catalytic converters, has proved to have a large economic and detrimental effect on citizens and businesses. Typically, in the past, the catalytic converter thefts had been focused on businesses that usually maintained a fleet of vehicles that were in parking lots after business hours. The actors) could take numerous converters and be fairly certain that they would not be interrupted. These types of thefts would cripple a business that required the vehicles to provide their service and / or perform their duties in their respective industry. This along with the astronomical cost of replacing the converters could potentially ruin a business, especially coming out of the Covid-19 Pandemic, which had already put a huge strain on local businesses anyway. The Catalytic Converter thieves have now moved to targeting vehicles everywhere to include residential driveways, and public parking lots and streets. The economic impact of these thefts is felt by hardworking everyday citizens, who also suffered during the Pandemic. Offenses involving auto -related burglaries and thefts seem to occur randomly at a steady pace without any identifiable trends, but when they do occur, they typically are episodic with multiple victims. Although windows are still shattered primarily due to visible valuables, the most prevalent method of operation is simply pulling on handles of unlocked doors with little to no suspect evidence left behind. Consequently, it is highly likely that this crime occurs at a much higher rate than reported. In Beaumont, the vast majority of the guns stolen in auto burglaries are still from unlocked cars, keeping pace with the 89% of 2018. When firearms and credit cards are stolen, there is a ripple effect that includes a myriad of additional crimes against both persons and property. Solving these crimes has become more challenging, forcing us to rely even more on a vigilant public, proactive patrolling, video surveillance, and bait operations. In some circumstances, due to poor prosecution, recidivist suspects can be successfully identified during investigations initially based on the area of town they tend to frequently burglarize. Offenders are more creative, organized, evasive, and brazenly violent in their predatory theft activities ('jugging') when victims are stalked and followed to or from banks or after instances of large purchases at retail establishments. Whether it is due to the fluid circumstances at the time of the offense or to the impromptu impatience of the offender, what used to be considered only a property crime has escalated into aggravated robberies and even murder. We know statistically that many guns are stolen from vehicles and more suspects are being arrested in possession of guns. Consequently, auto burglars should not be perceived in the vein of harmless, vehicular pickpockets. in 2019, a Beaumont citizen was murdered by an auto burglar that he confronted. The pervasive problem is worsened by the lack of aggressive prosecution of misdemeanor auto burglaries. However, even when we manage to file felonies, we find the system failing its citizenry. For example in 2019, the SETATTF filed four felonious Theft of Firearm cases (from auto burglaries) on a problematic recidivist to which the DA responded by offering a plea 2 years of probation. As expected, once released, the defendant continued his crimes in two of our covered counties. Our efforts to communicate persuasively with local District Attorney Offices are regularly re -doubled, but it can be foreseen that the possible Inclusion of a prosecutorial element in a future grant may reap rewards. Unfortunately, the timing, interest, and funding never seems to be right for such a modification as Law Enforcement struggles during difficult times. The three-year average for motor vehicle burglaries (including theft of parts) typically falls within the top twenty in Texas where grant funding is needed most. https://mvr-pa.tamu.edu/ApplicationrFFGPrintApplication.asp?App]D=l93&& 7/16 9/21/22. 11:56 AM MVCPA Task -force Grant Application 2.2 Provide an assessment of the motor vehicle theft problem in the coverage area of this application. Include loss data consistent with the reported incident numbers above. According to the National Incident -Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the covered region of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force had nearly 1900 auto thefts with estimated losses of over $21.3 million during the most recent biennium (2019-2020). Motor Vehicle thefts are a considerable problem in the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Project area. In 2019 there were a total of 900 auto thefts reported in the coverage area and respectively 996 auto thefts in 2020. These auto thefts cause formidable economic impact on the citizens and businesses of the community. This community, not unlike the rest of the State and Nation, is still recovering from worldwide Pandemic and the economic downturn which has affected the Southeast Texas region and the petrochemical industry along with supporting service industries, specifically. Motor Vehicle Theft costs everyone, individuals who are directly affected by having their vehicles stolen, businesses who have vehicles stolen and cannot operate the business efficiently due to the loss and those who pay the higher insurance premiums due to the increase in the thefts of motor vehicles. There is also the peripheral issue of additional crimes committed by those who perpetrate the thefts. These crimes are wide ranging and include Auto Burglaries, other thefts, robberies, assaults, drug and human trafficking, ATM thefts all the way up to and including Homicide. This crime is truly a gateway crime to more harmful acts and crimes against society making the world a more dangerous place. Reducing the incidence of Motor Vehicle Theft has a huge ripple effect and even looking at just the "Chop Shop" as an example. This type of criminal operation creates "Criminal Employment' for numerous offenders. The criminal enterprise will have actors that steal vehicles, actors that part the vehicles out, actors that sell and fence the parts, and fund other criminal enterprises with the proceeds, which could include drugs and human trafficking. This is all perpetuated on the backs of innocent citizens, who are just trying to make a living for their families. By reducing and disrupting motor vehicle thefts, many potential crimes are averted and countless lives and dollars are saved. Overall, the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has experienced steady declines in auto thefts since its 1993 inception when the Beaumont area had hit a national high of nearly 2800 in a single year (1992). A hollow celebration at best. In contrast to its astronomical beginning, the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force region has never reached such a ceiling again. Unfortunately, crime continues to occur and the taskforce continues to battle as our averages typically fall within the top twenty locations in Texas. li becomes a matter of maintenance and hopefully, some prevention is involved in the steadier statistics. In addition to use of violence, auto thieves still regularly devise new, creative ways to steal vehicles for investigators to discover, but many are still facilitated by careless owners and completely preventable. Nowadays, vehicles cost more than a house did several decades ago. The investment in vehicles is ever-increasing and therefore, the auto thefts have an ever-increasing impact on insurance premiums and the local economy. Auto thefts are often a prerequisite to additional crimes and serve as getaway vehicles to help mask identities during additional criminal activity. Autos are still targets for the more violent robberies (car jacking) and the larger stolen trucks have been used for ramming into buildings for burglaries as well used to pull out ATMs. Stolen vehicles are notably believed to be used more in human trafficking. Although not all vehicles are recovered, many are recovered in a location outside the jurisdiction where the vehicles were originally stolen. This fact, in itself, is reason enough to assist neighboring agencies and to collaborate in efforts to linking recovery locations to possible suspects and/or larger organized crime operations. 2.3 Provide an assessment of the fraud -related motor vehicle crime problem in the coverage area of this application. Include loss data consistent with the reported incident numbers above. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, for the most part, has dealt mainly with vehicle title frauds, insurance fraud and ViN Fraud. Though these crimes are not prevalent, they do occur in the coverage area, however tracking them accurately is a problem, both within the Beaumont Police Department and within agencies inside the project coverage area. Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crime, as conveyed in the data listed above, is not reported as motor vehicle related, due to the Records Management System and the classification of "Fraud". The numbers that can be accessed relate mainly to conventional fraud and forgery offenses and are not motor vehicle speck. Therefore, thousands of reports would have to be read in their entirety to determine if the cases involved motor vehicles, thereby making research into the number of actual motor vehicle related fraud cases impractical. Records kept by the task force in the last 2 grant years indicate that there were 12 investigations involving registration, titles and insurance in 2019 and 12 in 2020. These investigations did not result in reports or cases filed. They were inquiries involving tax offices and insurance companies. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Is currently working with the Beaumont Police Department's Record Management Division in an attempt to develop adaptations to the 'Fraud Classification in RMS to include specific Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle crimes, Title Fraud, Registration Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Odometer Fraud, VIN Fraud and Identity Fraud Sales and Synthetic identity Sales, by statute citation or other means, that will be National Incident- Based Reporting System (NIBRS) compliant. The first step to developing these additional data classifications for the reporting system will be to see if it is possible to add the sub -classifications to the reporting system for specific vehicular fraud crimes. If it is possible, the second step will be to train sworn and civilian personnel on the process of how to enter the information when reports are made and classify them properly, to ensure that the information sought will be captured and accessible after intake into the system. This will be an ongoing trial and error phase of the data collection process, which if successful, could possibly be shared with other agencies in the project area to improve the accuracy of the information that is accessible from RMS, making research more manageable 2.4 Provide an assessment of motor vehicle crime not covered above like insurance fraud, preventing stolen vehicles from entering Mexico, bridge/port stolen vehicle export crime, disruption of cartels and organized criminal enterprises related to motor vehicle crime, https:Hmvcpa.tamu.edu/ApplicationiTFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=l93&& 8/16 9/21/22, 11:56 AM etc... MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application The City of Beaumont has the Port of Beaumont at its very heart, downtown very near the City of Beaumont Police Department. The Port of Beaumont has its own Police Department as well as the Jefferson County Marine Unit and the U.S. Coast Guard, which patrols the Port of Beaumont and the Neches and Sabine Rivers. These rivers are the inlets from the Gulf of Mexico which actually puts the Port of Beaumont 42 miles inland and it is still a deep water Port. The Port of Beaumont is also served by three rail carriers, BNSF, Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific. The Port of Beaumont is primarily a bulk cargo port, meaning very few if any vehicles go through the port for transport. The vehicles that do go through the port are almost exclusively U.S. Military vehicles. The Port of Beaumont is one of the main ports in the nation used for Military equipment transportation due to its location on the Gulf of Mexico and it is the Headquarters for the U.S. Army's 842nd Transportation Battalion, which specializes in port logistics. Due to the distance from the border and the type of cargo shipped and transported through the Port of Beaumont; namely bulk cargo such as breakbulk, project, heavy lift, rolling stock, agricultural goods, metal articles, wind energy, paper/pulp products and military equipment, the issue of vehicles leaving for or arriving from Mexico is not a problem. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has a good working relationship with the Port of Beaumont Police as well as the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Marine Unit. Those respective entities will call upon the task force if needed on any vehicle that my be of questionable origin and/or destination. Grant Goals and Activities There are two parts to this section: 1) Functions of Proposed Program and 2) Goals Strategies and Activities (GSA). In the following boxes, describe the functions of the proposed program and then complete a fillable form called GSA. MVCPA programs must completely describe the actions, methods and tactics that law enforcement and civilian staff will perform for each of the categories below. Describe the reliance on technology or other program elements to solve the problem statement above and goals below. Functions must be detailed and consistent with the requested budget. If a grant is awarded, funds expended towards activities not described in this section will result in the reimbursement being denied. Part 1 3.1 Functions of the proposed program related to burglary from a motor vehicle (including theft of parts) The objective of the program will be to reduce the incidence of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Theft of Property and Parts from a Motor Vehicle. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force proposes to combat the dilemma of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Theft of Parts from a Motor Vehicle by employing the following approaches and actions to address the problem: -identify Offenders and Prolific Offenders -Collaborate with Other Law Enforcement Agencies and District Attorneys' Offices -Law Enforcement and Community Educational and Awareness Presentations The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will Identify and Target Offenders and Prolific Offenders involved in the crimes. These actors will be identified through Intelligence gained from arrests, Informants, other Law Enforcement Agencies, Surveillance Observations, Bait Vehicle Operations, Repair Shop Inspections, Salvage Yard Inspections, Metal Recycler Inspections and Parts Resale location Inspections and Anonymous Tips with corroboration of the information received. The Task Force will utilize National Data Bases such as Leads -On -Line as well as LPR data -mining to Develop and Identify Offenders. The Offenders will be Targets of investigations based on the Method of the crime, types of Vehicles Burglarized or Theft of Property or Parts occurred, property taken, geographical location of the crime and any information pointing to or linking the offender(s) to the crime(s). The Task Force will utilize covert operations to target offenders of these crimes, to include buying stolen property taken in auto burglaries or thefts of parts, using undercover operatives and bait to target Predatory thefts from Motor Vehicles, such as 'Jugging". The objective of these investigations will be to identify, arrest and charge the actors, as well as determining if there is a criminal nexus to any organized criminal enterprises, which would broaden the investigations to reveal as many offenders as possible. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies both in and out of the Project area, to ascertain crime trends, patterns, suspected offenders, recover stolen property and share intelligence. The collaboration will include assisting other law enforcement agencies with Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and theft of Property and Parts from a Motor Vehicle. By doing so crucial intelligence and information can be used to determine if the crimes are being committed by individual or an Organized Criminal Network. The Task Force will also continue the ongoing collaboration with the Juvenile Division of the Beaumont Police Department. Juveniles make up a substantial percentage of offenders in these crimes. Working with the Juvenile Division allows the task force to Identify the offenders at the 'beginning" of their criminal activities and be aware of the most prolific offenders of the future, barring the offenders have a change in their behavior, which obviously would be the hope for the juvenile, as well as the community. The Task Force will also collaborate with District Attorney's Offices in the affected jurisdictions to help them understand the scope and importance of the crime(s) and provide additional information or expertise that would aid in the effective prosecution of the offender to provide a positive outcome for the victims and society as a whole. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will also conduct Law Enforcement and Community Education Awareness Presentations / Classes. The purpose of the presentations for Law Enforcement would be to augment their knowledge base with some general and specific auto crimes and current information on trends in auto burglary along with theft of property and parts from a vehicle. The information presented to Law Enforcement officers will deal directly with detection and prevention of auto specific crimes throughout the project area and beyond. This would also allow officers to relay the information to citizens personally and further educate the community about methods to avoid becoming a victim of an auto crime. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task force has established a good working relationship and rapport with the community that we have served over that last 29 years. The Community Presentations would be used to strengthen that relationship and establish new contacts. Updated, relevant information would be presented in an effort to educate the community further and to aid them in not https://mvcpa.tamu.edu/Application/TFGPrintApplication.asp?AppiD=193&& 9116 9121/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application becoming a victim of an Auto Crime. 3.2 Functions of the proposed program related to motor vehicle theft. The objective of the program will be to reduce the incidence of Motor Vehicle Theft. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force proposes to combat the problem of Motor Vehicle Theft with a number of approaches and actions to address the problem: -Identify Offenders and Prolific Offenders -Collaborate with Other Law Enforcement Agencies and District Attorneys' Offices -Law Enforcement and Community Educational and Awareness Presentations The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will Identify and Target Offenders and Prolific Offenders involved in the crimes. These actors will be identified through Intelligence gained from arrests, Informants, other Law Enforcement Agencies, Surveillance Observations, Bait Vehicle Operations, Repair Shop inspections, Salvage Yard Inspections, Metal Recycler inspections and Parts Resale location inspections and Anonymous Tips with corroboration of the information received. The Task Force will utilize LPR's and data -mining to Develop and Identify Offenders and 68 (A) inspections. The Offenders will be Targets of investigations based on the Method of the crime, types of Vehicles stolen, geographical location of the crime, where the vehicle is recovered and any Information pointing to or linking the offender(s) to the crime(s). The Task Force will utilize covert operations to target offenders of these crimes, to include buying stolen vehicles, parts and component parts from stolen vehicles, using undercover operatives and bait to target Motor Vehicle Theft offenders. The objective of these investigations will be to identify, arrest and charge the actors, as well as determining if there is a criminal nexus to any organized criminal enterprises, which would broaden the investigations to reveal as many offenders as possible. The use of legally obtained search warrants for places, things, phones, phone records and other data bases will be employed to thoroughly investigate the cases, as well as tracking orders and other surveillance techniques as needed. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies both in and out of the Project area, Tax Offices and TXDMV to ascertain crime trends, patterns, suspected offenders, recover stolen vehicles, property and share intelligence. The collaboration will include assisting other law enforcement agencies with Motor Vehicle Theft cases. By doing so crucial intelligence and information can be used to determine if the crimes are being committed by individual or an Organized Criminal Network. The Task Force will also continue the ongoing collaboration with the Juvenile Division of the Beaumont Police Department. Juveniles make up a substantial percentage of offenders in these crimes. Working with the Juvenile Division allows the task force to identify the offenders at the "beginning" of their criminal activities and be aware of the most prolific offenders of the future, barring the offenders have a change in their behavior, which obviously would be the hope for the juvenile as well as the community. The Task Force will also collaborate with District Attorneys Offices in the affected jurisdictions to help them understand the scope and importance of the crimes) and provide additional information or expertise that would aid in the effective prosecution of the offender to provide a positive outcome for the victims, the community, the State of Texas and insurance companies as well. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will also conduct Law Enforcement and Community Education Awareness Presentations / Classes. The purpose of the presentations for Law Enforcement would be to augment their knowledge base with some general and specific auto crimes Information on trends in Motor Vehicle Theft. The information presented to Law Enforcement officers will deal directly with detection and prevention of auto specific crimes throughout the project area and beyond. This would also allow officers to relay information to citizens personally and further educate the community about methods to avoid becoming a victim of an auto crime. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task force has established a good working relationship and rapport with the community that we have served over that last 29 years. The Community Presentations would be used to perpetuate that relationship and establish new contacts. Updated, relevant information would be presented In an effort to educate the community further and to aid them in not becoming a victim of an Auto Crime. 3.3 Functions of the proposed program related to fraud -related motor vehicle crime (such as title and registration fraud) The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, for the most part, has dealt mainly with vehicle title frauds, insurance fraud and VIN Fraud. Though these crimes are not prevalent they do occur in the coverage area, however tracking them accurately is a problem, both within the Beaumont Police Department and within agencies Inside the project coverage area. Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crime, as conveyed in the data listed above, is not reported as motor vehicle related, due to the Records Management System and the classification of Fraud" The numbers that can be accessed relate mainly to conventional fraud and forgery offenses and are not motor vehicle specific. Therefore, thousands of reports would have to be read in their entirety to determine if the cases involved motor vehicles, thereby making research into the number of actual motor vehicle related fraud cases impractical. Records kept by the task force in the last 2 grant years indicate that there were 12 investigations involving registration, titles and insurance in 2019 and 12 in 2020. These investigations did not result in reports or cases filed. They were inquiries involving tax offices and insurance companies. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is currently working with the Beaumont Police Department's Record Management Division in an attempt to develop adaptations to the "Fraud Classification" in RMS to include specific Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle crimes; Title Fraud, Registration Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Odometer Fraud, VIN Fraud and identity Fraud Sales and Synthetic Identity Sales, by statute citation or other means, that will be National Incident- Based Reporting System (NiBRS) compliant. The first step to developing these additional data classifications for the reporting system will be to see if it is possible to add the sub -classifications to the reporting system for specific vehicular fraud crimes. If it is possible, the second step will be to train sworn and civilian personnel on the process of how to enter the information when reports are made and classify them properly, to ensure that the information sought will be captured and accessible after intake into the system. https:Hmvcpa.tamu.edu/Application/TFGPrintAppliGation.asp?ApplD=193&& 10/16 9/21 /22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application This will be an ongoing trial and error phase of the data collection process, which if successful, could possibly be shared with other agencies in the project area to improve the accuracy of the information that is accessible from RMS, making research more manageable. Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will Identify and Target Offenders and Prolific Offenders involved in the crimes. These actors will be identified through Intelligence gained from arrests, informants, other Law Enforcement Agencies, Surveillance Observations, Bait Vehicle Operations, Repair Shop inspections, Salvage Yard Inspections, Metal Recycler inspections and Parts Resale location Inspections and Anonymous Tips with corroboration of the information received. The Task Force will utilize LPR's and data -mining to Develop and identify Offenders and 68(A) inspections. The Offenders will be Targets of investigations based on the Method of the crime, types of Vehicles stolen, geographical location of the crime, where the vehicle is recovered and any information pointing to or linking the offender(s) to the crime(s). The Task Force will utilize covert operations to target offenders of these crimes, to include buying stolen vehicles using the internet, using undercover operatives to target Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Theft offenders. The objective of these investigations will be to Identify, arrest and charge the actors, as well as determining if there is a criminal nexus to any organized criminal enterprises, which would broaden the investigations to reveal as many offenders as possible. The use of legally obtained search warrants for places, things, phones, phone records and other data bases will be employed to thoroughly investigate the cases, as well as tracking orders and other surveillance techniques as needed. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies both in and out of the Project area, Tax Offices, TXDMV and Insurance Companies to ascertain crime trends, patterns, suspected offenders, recover stolen vehicles, property and share intelligence. The collaboration will include assisting other law enforcement agencies with Motor Vehicle Thefts. By doing so crucial intelligence and information can be used to determine if the crimes are being committed by individual or an Organized Criminal Network. Working with the Juvenile Division allows the task force to identify the offenders at the "beginning" of their criminal activities and forecast the prolific offenders of the future, barring the offenders have a change in their behavior, which obviously would be the hope for the juvenile as well as society. The Task Force will also collaborate with District Attorney's Offices in the affected jurisdictions to help them understand the scope and importance of the crime(s) and provide additional information or expertise that would aid in the effective prosecution of the offender to provide a positive outcome for the victims, the community, the State of Texas and insurance companies as well. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will also conduct Law Enforcement and Community Education Awareness Presentations / Classes. The purpose of the presentations for Law Enforcement would be to augment their knowledge base with some general and specific Fraud -Related motor vehicle crime information, pertaining to trends in fraudulent titles, Registration Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Odometer Fraud, Vin Fraud and Identity Fraud Sales / Synthetic Identity Safes. The information presented to Law Enforcement officers will deal directly with detection and prevention of Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crimes. This would also allow officers to relay information to citizens personally and further educate the community about methods to avoid becoming a victim of a Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crime. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task force has established a good working relationship and rapport with the community that we have served over that last 29 years. The Community Presentations would be used to strengthen that relationship and establish new contacts. Updated, relevant information pertaining to steps citizens can take to avoid becoming a victim of a fraud -related motor vehicle crime, would be presented in an effort to educate the community. This education would help reduce incidences of this type of crime. Things such as always get a title and look closely at the title when purchasing vehicles from individuals and even dealerships. Also if the deal looks too good to be true, it usually is. Other things would pertain to how the purchase, such as an internet sale, should be handled to avoid not just fraud but bodily harm. Driving to pick-up an internet purchase with a large quantity of cash at a location of the sellers choosing is always a very bad idea. The task force would strive to stress the importance of safety and legality to avoid becoming a victim. 3.4 Functions of the proposed program related to preventing motor vehicle crime (motor vehicle theft, burglary from a motor vehicle and fraud -related motor vehicle crime) The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will conduct Law Enforcement and Community Education Awareness Presentations / Classes. The purpose of the presentations for Law Enforcement would be to augment their knowledge base with some general and specific Fraud -Related motor vehicle crime information, pertaining to trends in fraudulent titles, Registration Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Odometer Fraud, Vin Fraud and Identity Fraud Sales / Synthetic Identity Sales. The information presented to Law Enforcement officers will deal directly with detection and prevention of Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crimes. This would also allow officers to relay information to citizens personally and educate the community about methods to avoid becoming a victim of a Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crime. This would entail instruction on VIN plates, Nader stickers and other identifiers, (excluding C-VIN'S) Fraudulent titles, overviews on insurance fraud, odometer fraud and identity fraud sales. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task force has established a good working relationship and rapport with the community that we have served over that last 29 years. The Community Presentations would be used to strengthen that relationship and establish new contacts. Updated, relevant information pertaining to steps citizens can take to avoid becoming a victim of a fraud -related motor vehicle crime, would be presented in an effort to educate the community. This education would help reduce incidences of this type of crime. Things such as always get a title and look closely at the title when purchasing vehicles from individuals and even dealerships. Verify the VIN and look for anything that doesn't look "right" in the paperwork. Also if the deal looks too good to be true, it usually is. Other things would pertain to how the purchase, such as an internet sale, should be handled to avoid not just fraud, but bodily harm_ Driving to pick-up an internet purchase with a large quantity of cash at a location of the sellers choosing is always a very bad idea. This could be a set-up for a robbery or worse. The seller already knows / thinks the buyer is in possession of the money for the price of the vehicle and the buyer usually has no idea what the sellers real name is or what they look like. The task force would strive to stress the importance of safety and legality to avoid becoming a victim. 3.5 Functions of the proposed program for other motor vehicle crimes investigations and activities consistent with the statutory requirements (preventing stolen vehicles from entering Mexico, stopping illegal export of stolen vehicle from bridge/ outbound port operations, disruption of cartel or organized criminal enterprises using stolen motor vehicles or fraud related motor vehicle crime, insurance fraud, etc...) The City of Beaumont has the Port of Beaumont at its very heart, downtown very near the City of Beaumont Police Department. The https://mvcpa.tamu.edu/ApplicationrrFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=i 93&& 11 /16 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application Port of Beaumont has its own Police Department as well as the Jefferson County Marine Unit and the U.S. Coast Guard, which patrol the Port of Beaumont and the Neches and Sabine Rivers. These rivers are the inlets from the Gulf of Mexico. The Port of Beaumont Is also served by three rail carriers, BNSF, Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific. The Port of Beaumont is primarily a bulk cargo port, meaning very few If any vehicles go through the port for transport. The vehicles that do go through the port are almost exclusively U.S. Military vehicles. The Port of Beaumont is one of the main ports in the nation used for Military equipment transportation due to its location on the Gulf of Mexico and It Is the headquarters to the United States Army's 842nd Transportation Battalion, which specializes in port logistics. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft task Force has a working relationship with the Port Police and are rarely if ever called upon by them. This due to the type of cargo that enters and exits the port. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has had numerous cases which have involved cartel or other gang members such as MS-13, but only as peripheral investigators. Most of these cases involved Motor Vehicle Theft, specifically, F-250 or 2500 trucks. The vehicles were usually stolen from more rural areas and most of them were recovered In the Houston area, many times with the seats taken out and some times with Illegal aliens running from the vehicles when police attempted to stop them. These trucks were obviously being used for human trafficking, hence the seats taken out to allow more people to fit in the vehicle. The trucks were almost always 4-wheel drive and were most likely going to the border where they were used for transport. Many of the offenders that the task force has arrested or assisted other law enforcement agencies with, when questioned will not admit to affiliation with either the cartel of any other gang. The majority of the crimes involving motor vehicle theft, or fraud related motor vehicle crimes are cases which stem from the Houston area. Due to the distance from the border and the type of cargo shipped and transported through the Port of Beaumont; namely bulk cargo such as breakbulk, project, heavy lift, rolling stock, agricultural goods, metal articles, wind energy, paper/pulp products and military equipment, the issue of vehicles leaving for or arriving from Mexico is not a problem. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has a good working relationship with the Port of Beaumont Police as well as the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Marine Unit. Those respective entities will call upon the task force if needed on any vehicle that my be of questionable origin and/or destination. 3.6 Collaboration Effort — Describe the taskforce method to collaborate, and not duplicate existing activities. Describe the cross boundaries regional approach to grant activity implementation. Describe how the applicant staff and jurisdiction will coordinate with other taskforces and law enforcement agencies to implement this program. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force over its 29 year tenure has established long -running working relationships with all of the law enforcement agencies in the coverage area, as well as taskforces and multiple other law enforcement agencies in the State of Texas. The reputation of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is one of competence, dedication and willingness to help throughout the region, state and even other states. intelligence sharing and assistance to outside agencies, both in and out of the Project area have forged these relationships and friendships. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has always set the bar high and prioritized the relationships, which are reciprocal. The task force will endeavor to be the "Go -To" task force for assistance and expertise in any type of motor vehicle crime, by staying abreast of the latest and most accurate motor crime trends. This expertise extends beyond law enforcement to Judicial agencies as well. The relationships with the four county coverage area District Attorney's Offices are solid and cooperation is the "norm" on both sides of the coin. These collaborations have Involved numerous cases of organized criminal activity as well as individuals and these relationships will continue and grow stronger. The Task Force will also collaborate with numerous other state agencies, such as TXDMV, DPS, tax offices and other task forces throughout the state. These collaborations will Include 68(A) inspections, title frauds at tax offices, TXDMV field offices and registration Issues and crimes that will arise from those agencies. 3.7 If the proposed application requests any exceptions or deviation from any general grant rules, RFA conditions or grant administrative policy, please indicate in the section below. Indicate the section of the specific issue and citation that you are asking the MVCPA to consider and the rational for the request N/A Part 11 Goals, Strategies, and Activities Select Goals, Strategies, and Activity Targets for the proposed program. Click on the link above and select the method by which statutory measures will be collected. Law Enforcement programs must also estimate targets for the MVCPA predetermined activities. The MVCPA board has determined that grants programs must document specific activities that are appropriate under each of the three goals. Applicants are allowed to write a limited number of user defined activities. ID Activity Measure Target 1.1.15 Increase the recovery rate of stolen Report the number of vehicles recovered by taskforce motor vehicles 1.1.16 Increase the clearance rate of MVTs Report the number of MVT cases cleared 1.1.17 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for motor vehicle theft by taskforce arrested for motor vehicle theft 2.1.12 Increase the clearance rate of motor Report the number of BMV Including parts cases cleared vehicle burglaries httpsd/mvcpa.tamu.edu/ApplicationrrFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=193&& 12/16 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application ID Activity Measure 2.1.13 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for burglary by taskforce arrested for motor vehicle burglary 8.1.1 Increase the clearance rate of fraud- Report the number of fraud -related motor vehicle cases cleared related motor vehicle crime cases. 8.1.2 Increase the number of persons arrested for fraud -related motor vehicle crimes. 1.1 1.1.1 Identify groups of auto theft offenders Number of MVT groups identified. Include gangs, cartels or other criminal through intelligence gathering, crime enterprise with two or more members analysis and the use of informants 1.1.2 Identify and document/record prolific Number identified/documented offenders MVT offenders [Prolific is defined as "linked to MVT offenses three or more times"] 1.1.5 Conduct inspections of local businesses Number of businesses inspected related to vehicle enterprise (transportation code or occupation code authorized companies such as salvage yard, repair shop, parts recycling center, used car dealership, salvage rebuikler, title service company, other). (see 1.3.3 to report the number of vehicles inspected in these businesses) 1.1.6 Conduct bait vehicle operations that Number of bait vehicle deployments. Include BMV bait operations here. target MVT offenders 1.1.8 Deploy license plate readers (LPR) Number of times LPR deployed. Deploy: If stationary unit then total number of days or partial days unit was operable and on. Mobile unit number of days the unit was on and operable. 1.1.9 Respond to taskforce license plate Number of times investigators responded to taskforce LPR alert notifications reader (LPR) alert notifications regardless of whether vehicle was located 1.1.12 Conduct covert operations targeting Number of covert operations MVT offenders Report the number of persons arrested for fraud -related motor vehicle crimes 1.1.13 Conduct warrant "round -up" operations Number of warrant round -up operations performed for MVT, BMV and FRMVC. targeting motor vehicle crime offenders, Including people wanted for MVTs, motor vehicle burglaries, theft of vehicle parts and motor vehicle fraud related crime. 1.1.20 Number of Altered Vehicles Recovered Report the total number of vehicles recovered with altered Vehicle Identification Number. Note: Please remember that a vehicle recovered must be reported in Target 1.1.15 1.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result In Reduction of Incidents of Motor Vehicle Theft 1.2.1 Provide Agency Assists for MVT and Number of agency assists related to MVT. Assist means responding or motor vehicle related fraud answering questions via phone, e-mail, or in person. Providing recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or information that other LEOs will use to resolve their cases. The assist generally does not have the direct responsibility for an investigation nor uses LEO authority. The assist helps another LEO or agency investigate cases. Analysts and civilian employees will record their assists to outside LEOs and agencies met here along with officers. 1.2.2 Collaborate with other units or divisions (i.e. homicide, vice, narcotics, etc.) within the taskforce department(s) where a motor vehicle was used in the commission of the crime (includes identification of vehicles). Include all participating jurisdiction departments here. Number of times collaborated within departments or SOs participating in taskforce related to MVT. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid in the investigation intended to further the resolution of any case, identify parties to crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the furtherance of motor vehicle theft investigations. 15 15 !H1 12 10 100 httpsd/mvcpa.tamu.edu/ApplicationrrFGPdntApplication.asp?ApplD=193&& 13/16 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application ID Activity Measure Target 1.2.3 Collaborate with all other outside LE Number of times collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law 100 agencies and other organizations that enforcement agencies and organizations that assist in the reduction of MVT. assist in the reduction of MVTs. Include Collaboration means physically using law enforcement resources, tactics and all coverage jurisdictions here. authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid in the Investigation intended to further the resolution of any case, Identify parties to crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the furtherance of MVTtheft investigations. 1.2.5 Conduct Intelligence Information- Number of intelligence meetings attended (include attending as presenter, 15 sharing (Personal attendance) participant or attendee) 1.2.6 Conduct intelligence information- Crime analysis bulletins disseminated (include information distributed to law 15 sharing (Written information) enforcement agencies via text, e-mail, or intra-net communications) 1.2.7 Collaborate with other MVCPA Number of times collaborated with other MVCPA taskforces that assist in the taskforces reduction in MVT, BMV and FRMVC. 1.3 Strategy 3: Prevent and Reduce the Incidence of Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Activities 1.3.1 Collaborate with agencies relating to Number of collaborations 4 Investigation and enforcement of vehicle Insurance fraud and FRMVC 1.3.2 Conduct confidential 68(A) Inspections Number of vehicles inspected to complete a TxDMV 68A inspection form per 500 (for TxDMV assignment or TxDMV (VIN assignment, reassignment, bonded title) reassignment of VIN required by Tx Trans. Code §501.032) 1.3.3 Conduct VIN verification inspections. Number of vehicles inspected by taskforce to identify the vehicles not reported in 50 (All other reasons except bridge or port) confidential (68A) or bridge and port sections. 1.3.4 Coordinate with TxDMV/Tax Offices Number of collaborations with TxDMV HQ, TxDMV Regional Service Centers or 15 relating to investigation and County Tax Assessor Collector offices. enforcement of fraudulent titles and registration of stolen vehicles 2 2.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result In the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Burgilary of Motor Vehicles and Theft of Vehicle Parts and Accessories 2.1.1 Conduct bait vehicle operations that Number of bait vehicle burglary deployments 12 target vehicle burglary offenders 2.1.2 Identity "prolific BMV offenders' through Number of offenders Identified 20 informants and Intelligence [Prolific is defined as "linked to BMV and theft of vehicle parts and accessories offenses three or more times"] 2.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result In the Reduction of Incidents of Theft From a Motor Vehicle 2.2.1 Provide Agency Assists BMV. Number of agency assists related to BMV or stolen parts. Assist means 75 responding or answering questions via phone, e-mail, or in person. Providing recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or information that other LEOs will use to resolve their cases. The assist generally does not have the direct responsibility for an investigation nor uses LEO authority. The assist helps another LEO or agency Investigate cases. Analysts and civilian employees will record their assists to outside LEOs and agencies met here along with officers. 2.2.2 Collaborate with other units or divisions Number of times collaborated within departments or SOs participating in 50 within the taskforce department(s) (i.e. taskforce related to BMV or stolen parts. Collaboration means physically using homicide, vice, narcotics, etc.) where law enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that theft of parts occurred in the draw upon or aid In the investigation intended to further the resolution of any commission of the crime (includes case, identify parties to crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and identification of vehicle). Include all apprehend suspects. Collaboration will Include any help, recommendation, participating jurisdiction departments contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by here. the taskforce that aids In the furtherance of BMV theft investigations. 2.2.3 Collaborate with all other outside LE Number of times collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law 100 agencies and other organizations where enforcement agencies and organizations that assist in the reduction of BMV or theft of parts occurred in the stolen parts. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement resources, commission of the crime (includes tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid in the identification of vehicle). Include all investigation intended to further the resolution of any case, identify parties to coverage jurisdictions here. crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the furtherance of motor vehicle theft investigations. httpsl/mvcpa.tamu.edu/ApplicadonrrFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=193&& 14/16 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Application ID Activity Measure Target 3 3.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Public Awareness Related Activities Used to Educate Citizens 3.1.1 Conduct educational outreach events Number of outreaches 1 (include trade show, exhibits, booths at community events, vehicle displays, brochures, etc.) 3.1.2 Conduct educational presentations to Number of presentations. Presentation means in person, on-line, original written 2 the public document, article, or webpage. 3.1.4 Conduct vehicle identification Number of etching events. Include windows, component parts, VIN stamps and initiative/event catalytic converters. 3.1 A.1 Conduct vehicle identification Number of Partldpants/Attendees (Vehicles Marked) initiative/event 3.1.5 Purchase advertisements In local Number of advertisements purchased or provided complimentary for taskforce. outlets Include all types of media purchased or provided free (social, tv, utility inserts, billboards, transportation, etc.). Describe in 6.1.1. 3.1.6 Conduct vehicle report card Initiatives. Number report cards issued 100 3.1.7 Utilize social media outlets (Facebook, Number of postings in social media outlets Twitter, Instagram, etc.) 3.1.8 Deploy outdoor public notification Number of deployments per month (if sign remains several months, count as 1 signage deployment per month) 3.1.10 Conduct media outreach, including, Number of outreaches 10 public service announcements, press releases, and interviews 3.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Law Enforcement Training Activities to Educate Officers on Recognition and Apprehension of Stolen Vehicles and Property 3.2.1 Conduct law enforcement training Number of classes provided for TCOLE credit f (TCOLE) 3.2.3 Conduct vehicle crimes presentations to Number of classes or presentations. Presentations may include electronic roll 4 law enforcement agencies (non call documents, shift BOLOs and other written or presented materials based on TCOLE) local practices. Grant Evaluation 4.1 Describe the local method and/or practice used to collect the data for reporting Goals, Strategies, and Activities and to evaluate the grant program effectiveness. Describe management and staff participation. Include descriptions of systems (forms and software) that will be used to ensure reliable and accurate data is collected and reported. Describe any other evaluation methods used in the applicant agency to determine effectiveness or cost efficiency of the program. The local evaluation process establishes accountability and measurement of progress through collection of data and information throughout the chain of command. Investigators are required to keep activity logs and submit monthly reports to the Program Manager. The Task Force Supervisor reviews cases and monitors the activities of Investigators. The Program Director oversees the entire operation, including the field supervisor, and maintains records of activity and spending. He works closely with the Beaumont CFO's grant coordinator and reports as necessary to the department heads of the participating agencies to discuss progress and/or problems. N1BRS data for all agencies within the project area will be closely monitored to determine the overall impact of Task Force efforts. Personal activity logs and specific reports will be maintained to log progress on stated objectives. These Include Information detailing such things as the number of bait operations, inspections and public awareness initiatives performed. They will also record other Items like arrests made, cases filed and vehicles recovered. Progress of the program will be evaluated monthly. Each investigator will complete a monthly report based on MVCPA reporting categories and the specific objectives of this grant Each report will be accompanied by documentation supporting the Information given and validated by comparison with RMS generated statistical reports to ensure accuracy. The Project Manager will then compile that information into the quarterly Progress Reports that are forwarded to MVCPA. 4.2 Provide any other suggested measures that would better reflect the law enforcement or prevention work that the proposed program will perform. If the suggested measure fits into one of the stated goals above please indicate. WA TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Govemments 0 We acknowledge reviewing the TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments as promulgated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and agree to abide by the terns stated therein. Current Documents in folder hftps:Hmvcpa.tamu.edu/ApplicatkxVTFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=193&& 15/16 9/21/22, 11:56 AM MVCPA Tasklorce Grant Application Resolution.p.df (7/27/2022 2:29:18 PM) $jgned Statement of Grant Award.pdf (8/4/202210:49:15 AM) Certifications The certifying official Is the authorized official, Kenneth Williams, City Manager. By submitting this application I certify that I have been designated by my jurisdiction as the authorized official to accept the terms and conditions of the grant. The statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. By submitting this application I certify that my jurisdiction agrees to comply with all terms and conditions if the grant Is awarded and accepted. I further certify that my jurisdiction will comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations in the application, acceptance, administration and operation of this grant. 1 xDN1V - P:iVCPA. ppri-tamu.edu 201 l https://mvcpa.tamu.edu/ApplicaUonrrFGPrintApplication.asp?ApplD=193&& 16/16 EXHIBIT "B" 4k FY23 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Statement of Taskforce Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Notice Grant Number: 608-23-1230100 Grant Award Amount: $583,951 Grantee: City of Beaumont Total Cash Match Amount: $137,000 Program Title: Southeast Texas Auto Theft In -Kind Match Amount: $456,300 Taskforce Reimbursement Percent*: 81.00% Grant Term: September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 That whereas, City of Beaumont (hereinafter referred to as Grantee), has heretofore submitted a grant application in response to the Request for Application issued on May 3, 2021 to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, State of Texas, entitled Southeast Texas Auto Theft Taskforce, and further identified by grant number 608-23-1230100; and Whereas, the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has approved the grant application as evidenced by this FY23 Statement of Grant Award and certain special requirements from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority dated July 11.2022; and Whereas, the Grantee desires to accept the FY23 grant award and use all funds for purposes and in compliance with the following requirements that are adopted in their entirety by reference: • Texas Transportation Code Chapter 1006; • Texas Administrative Code: Title 43; Part 3; Chapter 57; • Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS) as promulgated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts including TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments and Standards for Financial and Program Management; • The Request for Applications issued on May 3, 2021; • The current Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Administrative Manual and forms and subsequently adopted grantee instruction manuals and forms; • The Final Adopted Application attached to this Statement of Grant Award; and • The Approved Grant Budget Summary: Grant Budget Summary: City of Beaumont (A ID:193) Budget Category MVCPA Expenditures Cash Match Expenditures Total Expenditures In -Kind Match Personnel $277,000 $0 $277,000 $283,000 Fringe $95,000 $0 $95,000 $97,000 Overtime $0 $0 $0 $600 Professional and Contract Services $205,000 $85,000 $290,000 $0 Travel $0 $0 $0 $11,800 Equipment Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) $6,951 $52,000 $58,951 $63,900 Totals $583,951 $137,000 $720,951 $456,300 *Reimbursement Percent: 81.00% - $583,951-MVCPA Amt / ($720,951-MVCPA Amt. plus $137,000-Cash Match FY23 MVCPA Statement of Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Page 1 of 2 Now, therefore, the Grantee accepts the FY23 Statement of Grant Award under the conditions above including the special requirements in the grant application and the Statement of Grant Award as evidenced by this agreement, executed by the official authorized to sign the original grant application, or the official's designated successor, as presiding officer of and on behalf of the governing body of this grantee; and The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has awarded the above -referenced grant subject to the availability of state funds. The approved budget is reflected in the above Approved Grant Budget Summary. This grant is subject to and conditioned upon the acceptance of the MVCPA Grant Administrative Guide promulgated for this specific program fund (referenced above) by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. Applicable special conditions are listed below. Special Conditions and Requirements (MVCPA will only apply special conditions to applicable jurisdictions): X Border Security Report Requirement — This Grantee is designated as a MVCPA Border Security Grant which is located along the United States of America border with the United States of Mexico and those that are adjacent to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. This designation requires grantee to provide additional report information required by the General Appropriations Act of the 87`h Texas Legislature, Regular Session. The Governor or Legislative Budget Board may request additional information regarding the report data during the term of the grant. X Intelligence Sharing - The grantee is required to ensure that Law Enforcement personnel funded in whole or in part by this grant actively participate in Law Enforcement intelligence sharing webinars and Motor Vehicle Crime Investigator Virtual Command Centers organized and promoted on behalf of the MVCPA program operation and statewide collaboration. X Multi -agency grant - The grantee is required to complete and maintain interlocal agreement with all participating subgrantees as required by law and TxGMS. The grantee must complete a process to monitor and ensure grant compliance of subgrantees. The grantee must maintain the process locally and document compliance with that plan. X Multi -agency Grant Operational Plan — The grantee is required to provide an operational plan describing the communication process with participating and coverage jurisdictions. The operational plan must include how meetings are held, how often, and whether meetings are held in person or remotely. The grantee must report meetings in quarterly progress reports. APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY: Authorized Official Printed Name and Title g/ Z Z ate Signed FY23 MVCPA Statement of Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Page 2 of 2