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RES 23-259
RESOLUTION NO. 23-259 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to accept new funding for the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force in the amount of $889,335.00. 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 19th day of September, 2023. - Mayor Roy West - FY24 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Statement of Tasl<force Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Notice Grant Number: Grantee: Program Title: Grant Award Amount: Total Cash Match Amount: In -Kind Match Amount; Reimbursement Percent*: Grant Term: 608-24-1230100 City of Beaumont Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force $711,619 $177,716 $404,000 80.02 September 1., 2023 to August 31, 2024 Grant Budget Summary: City of Beaumont (App ID: 220) MVCPA Cash Total In -Kind Budget Category Expenditures Match Expenditures Match Expenditures Personnel $237,250 $49,750 $287,000 $296,000 Fringe $85,971 $18,029 $104,000 $108,000 Overtime $10,335 $2,165 $12,500 $0 Professional and Contract Services $166,000 $60,000 $226,000 Travel $13,160 $3,240 $16,400 Equipment $36,000 $9,000 $45,000 Supplies and direct Operating Expenses $162,903 $35,532 $198,435 (DOE) Totals $711,619 $177,716 $889,335 $404,000 *Reimbursement Percent: 80-02% - $711,619-MVCPA Amt / ($889,335-MVCPA Amt, plus $177,716-Cash Match) 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 March 13, 2023, to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, State of Texas, entitled Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force and further Identified by grant number 608-24-1230100 and Whereas, the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has approved the grant application as evidenced by this FY24 Statement of Grant Award and certain special requirements from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority dated 08/29/2023 and Whereas, the Grantee desires to accept the FY24grant 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 March 13, 2023; FY24 MVCPA Statement of Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Page 1 of 3 ` . The current Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Administrative Manual and forms and subsequently adopted grantee instruction manuals and forms; e The Final Adopted Application attached to this Statement of Grant Award; and e The Approved Grant Budget Summary Now, therefore, the Grantee accepts the FY24Statement 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 MotorVehlcle 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 87th 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 Non -Supplanting -The grantee agrees that funds will be used to supplement, not supplant, funds that would otherwise be available for the activities under this grant. This includes demonstrating that new funded positions will be added to the department and not replacing local funds with state funds. 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 Os 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. FY24 MVCPA Statement of Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Page 2 of 3 APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY: Authorized Official Printed Name and Title Date Signed FY24 MVCPA Statement of Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Page 3 of 3 8/29123, 9:11 AM MVCPATeakforce Grant Negotiation FY24 Final Negotiated Application City of I3oauii7ioril T'nsidorco Grant l'logoliation for i=isc:r:ri Ybar 202'1 Beq est for R I cation (RFA), Primary Agency 1 Grantee Legal Name: City of Beaumont Organization Type: Law Enforcement Organization ORI (if applicable): TX1230100., Bt=AUMONT PD (MLP) 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 Vehicle Registration Taskforce Grant Participation and Coverage Area Provide a General Description of the Participating and Coverage Area of tills Grant Application Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and Jasper counties and all municipalities therein. Deflne 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 (lie exchange of funds for reimbursement and cash hatch. Participating agencies are defined after the grant award by Interlocallinteragency agreements, Each applicant must select their own agency first, Then select agencies that will receive or provide funding and/or resources, [Note: Interlocallinteragency agreements do not need to be submitted with the application, lnterlocal 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 recotmmended.) 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 Interlocallinteragency 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 TX1230000 JEFFERSON CO SO TX1000000 HARDIN CO SO iTX1230100 BEAUMONT PD (MIP) TX1000100 KOUNTZE PD jX1230700 PORTARTHUR PD (AE) TX1000200 SILSBEE PD TX1000300 SOUR LAKE PD TX1000900 LUMBERTON PD (IBR) TX1210000 JASPER CO SO TX1210100 JASPER PD TX1230300 GROVES PD TX1230500 NEDERLAND PD TX1230800 PORT NECHES PD TX1231000 LAMAR UNIVERSITY PD lhttps:llnivapa.larttu.edulNegotiationfrFGPrintApplication.esp7App1L)=220&FlscalYear-2024 1/15 8129123, 0:11 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Negotiation TX1t310000 ORANGE CO SO TX1810100 BRIDGE CITY PD TX1810200 ORANGE PD TX1810300 PINEHURST PD TX1810400 VIDOR PD TX1810600 WEST ORANGE PO TX1£310800 ROSE CITY PD Resolution: Complete a Resolution and submit to local governing body for approval. Sample Resolulron Is found In the Request for Application or send a request for an eieclronic copy to grantsMVCPA@a txdnwgov. 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 TAG 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 $237,250 $49,750 $287,000 $296,000 Fringe $85,971 $18,029 $104,000 $108,000 Overtime $10,335 $2,165 $12,500 $0 Professional and Contract Seivlces $166,000 $60,000 $226,000 Travel $13,160 $3,240 $16,400 Equipment $36,000 $9,000 $45,000 Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) $162,903 $35,632 $198,435 Total $711,619 $177.716 $889,335 $404,000 Cash Match Percentage 24.97% Pot MVCPA In -Kind Description Subcategory Time Funds Cash Match Total Match Personnel Program Director/ Commander InvesilgatorlLEO 100 $0 $0 $116,000 Program Manager/ Supervisor Investigatorll_EO 100 $88,452 $18,648 $107,000 Investigator 1 Investigator/LEO 100 $74,399 $16,601 $90,000 Investigator 2 InvestlgatorlLt O 100 $74,399 $16,601 $90.000 Investigator 3 InvestigatorlLEO 100 $0 $0 $0 $90,000 Investigator 4 InvestigalorlLEO 100 $0 $0 $0 $90,000 Total Personnel 600 $237,260 $49,750 $287,000 $296,000 Fringe Program Director 1 Commander InvostigalorlLEO $0 $0 $40,000 Program Manager) Supervisor InvestigatorlLEO $29,769 $6,241 $36,000 Investigator 1 InvestigalorlLEO $28,106 $5,894 $34,000 Investigator InvestIgalodLEO $28,106 $5,894 $34,000 Investigator 3 InvestigatorlLEO $0 $0 $34,000 Investigator 4 Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $34,000 Total Fringe $86,971 $18,029 $104,000 $108,000 Overtime Investigator Investigator/l_EO $2,067 $433 $2,600 $0 Investigator InvesligatorlLEO $2,067 $433 $2,500 $0 Investigator Investigator/LEO $2,067 $433 $2,500 Investigator Investlgator/LEO $2,067 $433 $2,500 Program Manager / Supervisor InvestigalodLEO $2,067 $433 $2,500 Total Overtime $10,335 $2,165 $12,500 $0 ltilps://invcpa,taniu.edu/Nagotiallon[rFGPrintAppl[cation,asp?ApplD=220&FisoalYoar=2024 2/16 8129/23, 9:11 AM MVCPATaskforce Grant Negotiation Pet MVCPA Description Subcategory Time Funds Cash Match Total Professional and Contract Services Jefferson County SO Investigator Investigator/LEO - personnel 100 $80,000 $0 $80,000 Port Arthur PD Investigator Investigator/LEO - personnel 100 $86,000 $0 $86,000 Jefferson County SO Investigator Investigator/LEO - fringe 100 $0 $30,000 $30,000 Port Arthur PD Investigator Investigator/LEO - fringe 100 $0 $30,000 $30,000 Total Professional and Contract Services 400 $166,000 $60,000 $226,000 Travel Annual TAVTI Law enforcement In- Slate $4,400 $1,100 $5,500 MVCPA Board Meetings Law enforcement In- Slate $S40 $160 $800 Auto Crime Related Training Law enforcement In- State $2,640 $660 $3,300 Investigative or Administrative Law enforcement In- State $1,240 $260 $1,500 MVCPA Grant Workshop/Board Law enforcement In- $4,240 $1,060 $5,300 Meeting/Award State Total Travel $13,160 $3,240 $16,400 Equipment 1 Task Force Vehicle 112 ton Crew cab 4 wheel drive $36,000 $9,000 $45,000 Total Equipment $36,000 $9,000 $45,000 Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) Office & Warehouse Lease $46,466 $9,534 $55,000 Office Utilities $5,456 $1,144 $6,600 Office Field and Operational Supplies $9,920 $2,080 $12,000 Office Phone and Data Service $5,010 $1,050 $6,060 Balt and Tracking Air Time $1,141 $239 $1,380 Cell Phone Service $2,877 $603 $3,480 Vehicle Lease 1 $6,448 $1,352 $7,800 Vehicle Lease 2 $6,448 $1,352 $7,800 Vehicle Fuel, Maintenance and Repalr:BPD $40,400 $10,100 $50,500 TAVTI Registration Fees $992 $208 $1,200 Uniforms $12,499 $2,621 $15,120 Public Education and Awareness $26,246 $5,249 $31,495 (Billboards) Total Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) $162,903 $3r�,532 � $196,435 In-KInd Match Budget Narrative A. Personnel Personnel: Commander: The Task Force commander will Bold the rank of Lieutenant of the Beaumont Police Department and serve as the Program Director; oversee all task force personnel and associated task force operations; manage financial affairs pertaining to the grant; compile weekly payroll; direct task priorities, establish expectations and ensure accountability; work Jointly with MVCPA, Beaumont Chief of Police, Beaumont CFO Office and its grant coordinator and the program manager to sustain grant compliance and ensure positive outcomes; Ilalson with officials of participating and coverage agencles: attend appropriate meetings, seminars, training and wobinars: administor or supervise any official task force webpage or social media presence; function as the official Task Force 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 spend 100% of work hours on task force and grant related activities or objectives. The position will be funded as an In -Kind Match, All fringe benefits will be cash matched. Only actual figures will be submitted. Supervisor: The Task Force supervisor will hold the rank of Sergeant of the Beaumont Police Department and serve as the Program Manager; supervise task force Investigators, monitor law enforcement activities in a front line basis, schedule personnel, set goals, manage after hour callouts, review and assign offense reports; analyze Intelligence for trends or patterns; complete paperwork, organize special operations, including overt and covert activities as well as proactive enforcement; assess risk; assign tasks and data collection reports to Investigators; compile and draft activity surnmaries for periodic https:llmvcpa.tame.edulNegotlatlonrrFGPrintApplleation.asp7ApplDm220&FiscalYoar2024 3116 8129123, 9:11 AM MWPATaskforce Grant N©got€ation Budget Narrative reports; complete and submit MVCPA quarterly reports; assist investigators, and perform additional duties or assignments as directed by the Program Director. The supervisor wlil dedicate 100% of work hours to task force duties or functlons. The position will be shown as an In -kind match based on actual figures. 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, gel approved and execute appropriate search warrants; assist with other cases outside of Beaumont within the coverage area, as well as, assisting with any cases outside that area that will further Investigations for the task force, or with other auto theft task forces 1 agencies, that further the mission of reducing motor vehicle crimes in the State of Texas. They will also make recommendations to the task force supervisor on special operations based on Intelligence and trends, Ilalson and convey intelligence to the appropriate agencies In and out of the coverage area, complete seizure and auction paperwork, assist with special operations; Conduct 68(A) Inspections, salvage yard and repair shop Inspections; and complete other duties and assignments assigned by the Program Manager or Program Director. 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 emall 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 asslsl 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 fringe benefits will be cash -matched. All BPD Investigators will devote 100% of work hours toward auto -crime and grant -related activities. Two (2) IBPD salaries will be funded by MVCPA and two (2) will be an in -kind match. Only actual figures will be submitted. B. Fringe Fringe: Fringe benefits include FICA, retirement withholding, End health Insurance, City of Beaumont withholds FICA - Mad at rate of 1.45% (except a Sgt. who was hired before April 1, 1986). TMRS Retirement withholdings Including agency contributions: City of Beaumont (1g.47% Rate). Total Fringe with health Insurance varies per employee and may exceed the estimated amount of $36,000, which represents a maximum approximate cash match of roughly 43% per taskforce participant. Only actual figures will be submitted. 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, There are however occasions where overtime will be required and unavoidable due to the complexity of at) Incident; the hour it originated; tite Inability to flex the time due to personnel already having met the 40-hour limitation per week; or, stipulations of a Collective Bargaining tabor Contract. During the 2022-2024 grant, task force personnel were paid $21,247.00 for overtime Involving motor vehicle crime investigations, surveillance and direct grant related activities. Salaries have risen and given the average of $11,000.00 per year In overtime, it could be reasonably forecast that there would be approximately the same arnount of overtime expended In the upcoming grant year. That would equate to approximately $2,500 per investigator! Program Manager 1 Supervisor per year. D. Professional and Contract Services Professional and Contract Services: The Investigators (PAPD, 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 and operations within coverage jurisdiction. JCSO and PAPD salaries will be fully funded by MVCPA, 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 and the City of Port Arthur, Workers Camp and TEC are figured together for Jefferson County at 5% whereas The City of Port Arthur Is at 2% (WC) and 4% (TEC) respectively. FICA is withheld at a rate of 7,66%. Retirement withholdings Including agency contributions are taken at the following rates: Jefferson County (14,9%), City of Port Arthur (111%). Health Insurance for Jefferson County will be about $15,000 for FY24 and Port Arthur will be about $16,000 for FY24. Participating agencies are expected to submit only actual figures up to a maximum cash match tip to $30,000 for PAPD and JCSO. E. Travel The Annual TAVTI Conference ! Board Meeting ($5500): Estimated price is $135 per room per night ($675 per week per person for 5 nights and 6 attendees; one attendee has lodging paid for by TAVTI, due to a position on tire TAVTI Executive Board, but does not Include per diem) for a total of $3376 for lodging. The estimate for per diem Is based on the current GSA for Dallas at $70 per day per person ($70 x 5 x 6 = $2100), The conference attendees would Include Task Force investigators, the supervisor and the commander, all of which are law enforcement personnel and are funded by the grant, cash matched or In -kind matched. MVCPA Workshops 1 Board Meetings ($1000): Estimated price per night $150 per room. Estimating the budget for potentially three separate occasions. One room for 3 nights (3 x 150 = $450), The current GSA (2023) per diem rate forAustin is estimated at $64 a day per person ($64 x 3 = 192). Attendees would Include the program manager or the program director, who are law enforcement personnel whose salaries are completely funded by grant funds or in -kind match. Auto Theft Training ($3300): Potential training for any newly assigned Investigator(s) or other training suitable for current task force members, Estimated price per night is $160 per room. One room for five nights ($150 x 5 = 750) and estimating for the possibility of three training opportunities (3 x $750 = $2250). Per Diem estimated at $64 per person (64 x 5 x 3 attendees = $960). Estimated training fees of $650. Attendees would Include any task force member in need of training who Is either funded directly by the grant, cash matched or an in -kind match of the grant. Only actual figures will be submitted Mips:lln►vct3a.lanau.edulNegollatlonrrFGPriniApplication,asp?AppIti=220&FiscalYear-2024 4116 8120123, 8:11 AM MVCPATaskforce Grant Negotiation Budget Narrative if this line Item Is used. Unplanned Investigative or Administrative Travel ($1500): During the course of the grant year, unplanned meetings may be scheduled or Investigations load out of town and become an unfunded expense, If needed, only law enforcement personnel listed on the MVCPA grant will use these funds for purposes that have been approved prior to any travel. These purposes will be directly related to fulfilling grant objectives or purposes. These funds are being designated to prevent budget adjustments for unexpected travel. Only actual costs, if any, will be filed for reimbursement. MVCPA Grant Workshop 1 Training 1 Board Meeting i Grant Award ($5300): Attendees will be law enforcement task force members and at least one Financial Officer that oversees the grant for the City of Beaumont. Four attendees which are the Program Director, Program Manager and two task force Investigators and at least one civilian financial officer from the City of Beaumont that oversees the grant, Room price Is estimated at $150 per night, ($150 x 5 x 5 = $3750) Per diem Is estimated at $59 per person per day ($59 x 5 x 5 = $1,476). These are estimates, not allocations. Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. K Equipment Task Force vehicle for Port Arthur Investigator. Current vehicle Is over 170,000 miles, G. Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE): Office Lease ($55,000): The current lease Is for two neighboring sections of the same building, owned by the same lessor. One section (Suite C) Is office space for Investigators and a portion Is garage space, which houses a vehicle lift used for assistance In vehicle inspections and 1 or investigations. The other section (Suite D) Is warehouse space for storage of seized property pending court dispositions, recovered stolen property, task force vehicles, other task force property, such as tools, equipment and other supplies, Based on the current lease, monthly payments are $4,407, with any potential Increase capped at $55,000 per year. Office Utilities ($6,600): Electricity, natural gas and water utilities for the two adjacent suites (C and D) average Is approximately $550 per month for a total annual cost of $6,600.Ttils is an estimate, not an allocation. Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. Office, Field and Operational Supplies ($12,000): These funds are utilized to procure standard office supplies such as printing paper, photo paper, digital storage media, toner, printer ink cartridges, materials for presentations, binding services, Ink pens, letterhead, business cards and other essential office supplies. This Is also for field and operational supplies which are needed such as paper towels, degreaser, paint stripper, paint, sandpaper, sanding blocks, acid restoration Ingredients, hand cleaner, OBDII readers, computer accessories, vehicle accessories, mechanical tools, grinding wheels, disposable gloves, Task Force logo outerwear, digital graphics, website fees, signage, postage, shipping expenses, mechanical vehicle repair during travel, certified scale fees and any other non -inventory supplies needed for task force operations or duties. This line €tern Is Intended as a readily accessible fund for unexpected expenses to assist the task force without budget adjustments. These are estimates, not allocations. Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. Office Phone & Data Service ($6,060) This expense Is for the multiple business lines (office phones and Internet service) and a designated secure data line for city and county computers. The following are estimates or average usages and are not allocations. Only actual expenses will be submitted for relmbursement. Bait and Tracking Air Time ($1,380): The Task Force bait vehicle system will require monthly GPRS communication. The Task Force also Intends to operate a web -based camera system and tracker that each require purchased air time. These are estimates, not allocations, Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. Cell Phone Service ($3,480): Service cost based on reasonable monthly average allowance of $40 per month. There are eight task force members, which would total $3,840 annually. These are estimates, not allocations. Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. Vehicle Lease 1 ($7,800) & Vehicle Lease 2: The vehicle lease is calculated at $650 per month based on a local dealer estimate for a statewide leasing program to law enforcement agencies, The Beaumont Police Department currently provides two lease vehicles for Investigators as part of the Task Force (feet. Both will be submitted for reimbursement. Fuel, Maintenance, & Repair ($50,600): Fuel costs are estimated based on 14,000 miles per year, 14 miles per gallon @ $3.06 per gallon, totaling approximately $3,000 per vehicle per year. Oil changes and other maintenance costs are estimated at $2,600 per vehicle per year to include expendables such as tires, brakes, shocks, or other necessary repairs. Combining estimates result In an average cost of $5600 per year multiplied by nine (9) vehicles totaling $50,500. Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. TAVTI Conference Registration Fees ($1200): Fees for up to six (6) taskforce members to attend the annual conference. Uniforms and clothing allowance provided by the City of Beaumont ($12,499) In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for 6 Beaumont officers Is $2,083.00 per officer per year (6 x 2,083 = 12,499). Only actual costs will be submitted for reimbursement. Public Education and Awareness Billboard Campaign ($26,246) This campaign will be geared toward educating the public and increasing awareness of how to avoid becoming a victim of Motor Vehicle Crimes. The strategy is to focus on motor vehicle owners, hence the billboards, which will be In high profile areas of the freeways and roadways In the coverage area. Tile billboards will convey messages to citizens to remember and practice locking vehicles, taking valuable Items out or vehicles, especially firearms, taking keys out of vehicles and not leaving vehicles running. The campaign will Involve rotating billboards to new locations and digital billboards, 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. Source of Cash Match Grantee - City of Beaumont Grantee $117,716 Sub -Grantee - Jefferson County Subgranteo $30,000 Sub -Grantee - Port Arthur Subgrantee $30,000 Total Cash Match $177,716 Source of In -€(Ind Match Grantee - City of Beaumont Grantee $404,000.00 Total In-Khid Match $404,000.00 Statistics to Support Grant Problem Statement hAps:llmvepa,lainu.edulNegoilalionlrFGPrintApplication.asp7AppiO=220&FiscaiYear=2024 5115 8/20123, 9:11 AM MVCPA Tasktorce Grant Negotiation Reported Cases 2021 2022 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 Grime (FRMVC) Beaumont 381 725 0 361 761 7 Port Arthur 154 194 0 115 232 0 Jefferson County 61 40 0 44 62 0 Orange 47 59 0 46 48 0 Orange County 63 122 0 80 66 0 Hardin County 58 44 0 37 29 0 Jasper 16 32 0 12 28 0 Jasper County 28 0 0 14 14 0 Lumberton 6 11 0 9 28 0 Groves 30 26 0 22 24 0 Nederland 26 39 0 32 61 0 Silsbee 13 0 0 5 8 0 Sour Lake 2 2 0 2 1 0 Kountze 3 0 0 6 12 0 Part Neches 16 35 0 24 29 0 Lamar University 4 0 0 1 0 0 West Orange 11 0 0 5 0 0 Vldor 29 0 0 26 27 0 Plnehurst 61 01 01 5 01 0 Bridge City 181 201 0 10 101 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) The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has provided a multi -agency, multi Jurisdictional effort to reduce motor vehicle crimes within Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and Jasper Counties since 1003. The Task Force is staffed by sworn personnel from Beaumont Police Department, Port Arthur Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The Southeast Auto Theft Task Force has and will continue to combat the Incidence of motor vehicle crimes and make an Irnpact on the communities In the project area by, developing suspects through the use of intelligence gathering from case Intake and law enforcement, Information received and/or solicited from the community, analyzing crime patterns and trends and acting on the Intelligence gathered. The actions include, but are not limited to, surveillance, covert operations, Internet sources, other law enforcement agencies, Crime Stoppers program, use of the media, salvage and repair business inspections and VTR68(A) Inspections. The goal as always Is to reduce the occurrence of motor vehicle crlrnes in the project area by Identifying and arresting the actors in these crimes, as well as recovering stolen property. The Task Force will also work with Ilia Judicial system to see that the cases presented, are thoroughly Investigated and offenders are prosecuted to the fullest extent possible. Crime prevention awareness and education presentations and involvement In ilia community through outer law enforcement events and programs, will be utilized In order to promote Ilia message of preventing and reducing motor vehicle crimes to the cltizons of our communities. The task force will also use a billboard advertising campaign to bring attention to Motor Vehicle Crimes, This campaign will address Motor Vehicle Theft and Burglary of a Motor Vehicle crime prevention tips. These efforts havo and will continue to have an Impact on the citizens and businesses In lire project area, by reducing the Incidence of motor vehicle crimes, ensuring thorough Investigation and prosecullon of offenders, educating the citizens on how to reduce the chances of being a victim and continuing relationships will) the law enforcement agencies In and out of the coverage area, allowing our communities to have a safe end more secure quality of life. 1,2 Describe the taskForce governing, organizatton 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 Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is a part of the Beaumont Police Department Criminal lnvastigatlons Division. There Is a Captain of the Division, will) Lieutenants over the units In Ilia Division. The Auto Theft Task Force has a Lieutenant over the unit, that Is also designated as the CommandorlPtegrmn Director. The Lieutenant Is responsible for oversight of all aspects of 1he Auto Draft Task Force and the grant. The Task Force Commander has a Sergeant that Is designatod as the Supervisor Program Manager. The Sergeant Is responsible for case assignments, monthly reports, quarterly progress reports and all other daily/ weekly/monthly supervisory duties pertaining to case investigations, proposed activities or operations which further the grant goals and ensure that hops:llmVcpa.tatnu.0dulNegot€attonfTFGPrintApptication.asp?ApplDm220&FtscalYoar=2024 6116 812e123, 9:11 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Nogotlation they are rnet. investigators are responsible for case Investigations and all other duties that are assigned. There are four Investigators from Ilia Beaumont Police Doparfrnont, one invosilgator from Ilia Jefferson County Sheriffs Department and one Investigator from (lie Pori Arthur Police Departmeni. There will be Interlocal agreements In place with each of Ilia four' counties Included In the coverage area, as well as fire participating sub -grantee Departments, Jefferson County Sheriffs Department and Port Arthur Police Department. There will also be lollers of agreement with fire District Aftorney's of each county In the coverage area. The four -county project area is comprised of numerous communities and according to the most recent US Census estimate (2020) Ilia counties have a combined population of approximately 430, 000, will) nearly 00% residing In Jefferson Counly. The four -county project area is located in the southeast corner of the state, with a combined area of 2,361 square rnfies. There are 20 low enforcement agencies In the coverage area. Tile major roadways which bisect the coverage area are as follows: Interstate 10 goes directly through Orange and Jefferson Counties, and Is Ilia major southern coast to coast Interstate highway in the United States. Highway 901s also a major highway which cuts through the center of the City of Beaumont east to west. State Highway 105 also conies through Beaumont from file northwest. Highway 69/96/287 Is the major north south highway coming directly through Jasper and Hardin counties into Beaumont and Port Arthur: There is also Highway 73, which runs south closer to file coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Pori of Beaumont, the port of Port Arthur and file Port of Orange are also in the coverage area. The Coverage area is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico to Ilia south and Ilia Neches and Sabina Rivers to Ilia East and abuts Ilia Louisiana state fine In Orange County. Beaumont Is the largest city along Interstate 10 between Houston and Baton Rouge, LA. There are over 100,000 vehicles per day that pass through the city lintfts of Beaumont on Interstate 10. (TXDOT TTP Wob VloworAADT) TXDOT roporfed there were over 390,000 vohlolos registered within our four -county coverage area in 2021. More than half of these vehicles are In Jefferson County, which Is primarily urban and suburban areas. There were 962 auto thefts reported In Ilia four-counfy project area for 2021 and 856 auto thefts reported for 2022. (Numbars obtained from Texas DPS Crirno In Texas Or)- Line) The entire population of the coverage area will be served by the task force. The amount of service will be dictated by the need for assistance from agencies in file coverage area, Investigations that lead to different specific Areas and on the rise or fall in file frequency of motor vehicle crimes in filet specific community or geographic area. Grant Problem Statement 2,1 Provide all assessment of the burglary from a motor vehicle (including theft of parts) problem In the coverage area of thls application. Include loss data consistent with the reported incident numbers alcove, There were more than 3400 auto burglaries and thefts front vehicles reported In the coverage area during 2021-2022. This coupled with the tremendous Increase In catalytic convertor thefts over Ilia same time period, equates to a huge financial loss for Ilia citizens of the coverage area. Just In the City Limits of Beaumont, there were 255 reports of theft of Motor Vahlcle Parts, which Included fire theft of catalytic converters from 289 vehicles In 2021. There were 365 reports of Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts in lire City of Beaumont and over 350 vehicles involved In reports of Catalytic Converter thefts fit 2022, averaging out to just under one Iheft per day for everyday of the calendar year. There was a slight reduction In auto burglaries for the entire project area In 2022, however, catalytic converter thefts showed a substantial increase for the sarne time period. Numbers for theft of parts from motor vehicles has proven to be very difficult to obtain from file agencies, as some are reported as theft of precious metal and some are reported as theft (Larceny). Tile NIBRS system has been dawn for over a month and not accessible. The auto burglary trends that have been noted 11) the past still remain the same. Unlocked car doors are Ilia vast majority of the auto burglaries reported and firearms, cash, electronics, purses, backpacks and credit cards are all higher priority targets. Between January 1st and April 25th, just In the City of Beaumont, there were 271 auto burglaries reported and 58 firearms were reported stolen from those Incidents. That means more than twenty percent of the auto burglaries reported thus far, In 2023, Involved Ilia theft of a firearm. Only 10 of the auto burglaries reported, what-& firearms were taken, Involved forced entry. That means more than 85% of all firearms taken in auto burglaries were taken from unlocked vehicles. Predatory theft from vehicles has remained steady, though it Is down somewhat from years past. There was an evolution here from only targeting victims leaving banks or financial Institutions. Offenders began targeting victims using outdoor exercise venuos, by sitting In the parking lots of these facilities such as parks, Hike and Bike trails and gym parking lots, during the Covfd-19 pandemic. Those Incidents targeted mainly, purses, wallets, and cash, as well as other valuables. The offenders use the same method, watching potential victims park, then waiting to see If a wallet or purse was hidden while they obsorvod, Tile offenders would filet) either walk over and look In the vehicle, or drive over and park next to the victims vehicle and use the vehicles as concealment. Once the vehicle was entered, generally by breaking the glass, Ilia actors would take the property and leave Ilia area. If there were credit cards, the actors would go to nearby stores and make fraudulent purchases. Marty timos the victim would receive notifications oil their phones of Ilia transactions, while they were still exercising. Task Force Investigators collaborate with the Beaumont Police Department Fraud Unit In these Investigations In err effort to Identify these actors. This type of predatory theft lies continued, though it has dropped off somewhat, during the past year. Juveniles continue to be a pervasive problem, working in groups and "Car -Hopping" through parking lots and neighborhoods. These juvenile offenders are responsible for a large amount of Ilia firearm thefts and as stated In the past, difficult to identify and veryrarely serve any time In a correctional facility. These stolen firearms have been and are being used In drive -by shoolings and other juvonlie gang violence. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force works diligently will? the Juvenile Division of Ilia Beaumont Police Department and has had good success by collaborating on the juvenile crime Issue, pertaining to the motor vehicle crime problem In the area. This, however, Is an on -going Issue which Is perpetuated every year wilt) now offenders and repeat offenders as they become adults. https:llmvcpd.lan3u,edLt/NagotietionrrFGPfintAppiicallon,asp7Appll]=220&FlscaiYear=2024 7/15 8129123, 9:11 AM MWPATaskforce Grant Negotiation 2.2 Provide an assessment of the motor vehicle theft problem In the coverage area of this application. Include loss data consistent with Ilia reported Incident numbers above. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force coverage area did experience a slight reduction it) Motor Vehicle Theft between 2021 and 2022. There were 937 Motor Vehicle Thefts reported In the coverage area In 2021 and 856 were reported in 2022. This Is approximately an 11% reduction in reported Motor Vehicle Thefts, The reduction In part, can be attributed to a large scale investigation that the task force conducted, targeting a prolific criminal organization. This Included the theft of over 50 heavy duty trucks aril Involved a white supremacy criminal gang. Most of these thefts were older model trucks and file steering column was broken to facilitate the theft. This investigation resulted in a Federal case being filed and the US Attorneys Office and the FBI are still pursuing ilia case in an Investigatory capacity. Some jurisdictions in the coverage area did see a slight Increase, mostly in the smaller, Jurisdictions, Involvincg Juvenile gangs that were stealing vehicles and going to the smaller allies in the coverage area. The offenders would than steal other vehicles and use them to commit mass / serial auto burglaries, auto thefts and other crimes. Many of these Juvenile actors were Identified and apprehended will) ilia assistance of the task force and collaboration will) the other agencies In the coverage area. Kia and Hyundai thefts also figure in to some of the motor vehicle theft Increases. This also Is a crime committed almost exclusively by Juvenile offenders. These types of Motor Vehicle Thefts are usually committed and successful without the vehicle key. The majority of the other thefts reported are with keys, or proximity key FOB's left in the vehicle. Juveniles and juvonlle gangs are still a factor and have required task force personnel to inalntaln a constant Intelligence exchange with the Juvenile division of ilia Beaumont Police Department, In order to target and identify these juvenile actors. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task force has worked extensively with file Jefferson County DA's Office as well as the other Counties DA's Offices and has made headway In getting cases that have boon presented, accepted by the DA's In the coverage area. The real issue Is getting sentencing commensurate with the crimes. Convictions on good cases are occurring, Ilia length of flee farms of confinement are not Increasing overall, creating Ilia "In -and Out" for offenders of Motor Vehicle Crimes. The same holds true In the Juvenile system. Motor Vehicle Thefts disrupt everyday life for Ilia working men and women In the communities that the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force serves. The citizens net only feel less secure, they also are forced Into circumstances that cause them to miss work, the ability to get their children to school, even being able to gat food for their families. Businesses also suffer Iron) the Inability to continue providing the services that they would notmally supply, thereby affecting other businesses as well, causing a domino effect and in some Instances crippling a business or Independent businessman, whose sole means of providing the service Is Ilia vehicle that was stolon. This equates to an enormous economic impact 01) the citizens and businesses In tine coverage area. 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 has not noticed oil uptick In Fraud Related Motor Vehicle Crimes over the past years. There were some title frauds, some Insurance frauds and VIN frauds (Clones from out of tine area). Tile 2022 grant year showed only seven fraud cases hwesilgated by the task force. This number has already bean surpassed In the 2023 grant year. Tile most recent cases Involved "Cloned" vehicles from outside the coverage area. These types of cases seen) to be on the rise and Involve vehicles from the Houston area as well. The dealerships In the coverage area have mainly dealt will) "Key FOB Swaps", and rarely have any fraudulent purchases, though a few have occurred. Willi the increase of Internet sales from dealerships, remarkably, this area has seen very few cases arise from those sales. Title frauds have been minimal and almost all of the cases In Ilia past have been vehicles purchased In Houston and brought to the Beaumont area to be registered, where it was discovered that the title was In fact fraudulent, 2.4 Provide an assessment of motor vehicle crime not covered above like Insuranco fraud, preventing stolen vehicles from entering Mexico, bridgelport stoten vehicle export crime, disruption of cartels and organized criminal enterprises related to motor vehicle crime, etc... Tile Port of Beaumont has Its own Pollee Department as well as ilia Jefferson County Marine Unit and the U.S. Coast Guard, which patrols the Port of Beaumont and ilia Neches and Sabine Rivers. Those rivers are the inlets from the Gulf of Mexico which actually puts the Port of Beaumont, 42 miles Inland and 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 pat, 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. Tile Poll of Beaumont is one of file main ports In tine nation used for Military equipment transportation due to its location oil the Gulf of Mexico and li Is the Headquarters for the U.S. Army's 842nd Transportation) Battalion, which specializes In port logistics. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft task Force has a working relationship with tine Poll Police and are rarely, if ever, called upon by then) In regard to a vehicle of interest. This Is due to the type of cargo that enters and exits the port. 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 rollance 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 relmbursement being denied. Part 1 3,1 Functions of the proposed program related to burglary from a motor vehicle (including theft of parts) The Southeast Texas Auto Thatt Task Face will utilize multiple Strategies, Goals and Activities to reduce the incidence of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Theft From a Motor Vehicle In a comprehensive program to confront and reduce ilia problem. Strategy., Reduce Ilia Incidence of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Thaft From a Vehicle / Catalytic Converter Theft https:llmvclia.tam€t.ac[tpIN(igollatiotitTFGPrintApplication.asp7ApplD=220&FlscalYear=2024 8/15 8129123, n:ii AM MVCPATaskforce Grant Negotiation Goals: - Identify and Target Offenders and Prolific Offenders - Collect Intelligence - Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies and other organizations - Community Crime Prevention Campaign Activllles: Identify and target Offenders and Prolific Offenders: Offenders In motor vehicle burglary and theft from a nnolor vehicle will be Identified through offense reports, Intelligence gained from arrests, Informants, other law enforcement agencies, surveillance observations, ball vehicle operations, repair shop Inspections, salvage yard inspections, metal racycler Inspections, as well as parts resale location Inspections. The Beaumont Police Department Crime Analyst Is also used to a degree to determine patterns or trends In these offenses. The offenders will be Ilia target of Investigations based oil the method of ilia crime, types of vehicles burglarized, property taken, geographical location of the crimes and any Information at, evidence pointing to or linking them to Ilia crirne(s). Covert operations will be used to target burglary of a motor vehicle offenders, such as, buys of stolen property from auto burglaries and predatory theft ('%ugger') bait operations, to Identify and dotorrnlne if there Is art organized criminal enterprise Involved. Catalytic Converter Theft presents a more involved and difficult plan in addressing this crime. There are numerous Individuals working alone and organized criminal rings, cornmliting these thefts. There are no real patterns to follow, such as general time frames, as they occur at all Mlles of the day; geographical areas are unlimited and random; when the crime is committed, Ilia actors are generally not visible, as they are under a vehicle. The property taken Is not traceable and may be sold In other states. Therefore, intelligence collection and collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, In and out of (lie coverage area will be essential. Developing relationships will) privately owned businesses, In and out of the coverage area, that deal I) catalytic converter sales or purchases, will be needed In order to obtain Informatlon or intelligence on potential or confirmed actors In these thefts. That type of networking is already In place and work Is being done to expand those contacts. Collaboration will) other law enforcement agenclos and other organizations: Collaboration with law enforcement agencies in and out of Ilse project area and other MVCPA State Task Forces to determine crirno trends, patterns, suspected offenders and recover stolen property, through Intelligence sharing. This Includes Inforrnatlorn or Intelligence Involving juvanife offenders. Assist olher agencies with auto crime cases, which Involve Burglary of a Motor Vehicle or Theft of Property or Parts from a Motor Vehicle. This collaboration will be necessary In determining If the crimos are being commillod by an organized ring, If It is one Individual or a crime of opportunity. The collaboration would Include Ilse District Attorney's Offices In the jurisdictions affected, to help them understand tine scope and Importance of the crine(s) and provide any additional Information that might be needed to properly prosecute the offendor(s) for maximum result. Community Crime Prevention and Awareness is a component of the overall program. Information and Instruclion for the public is Important to aid in ilia prevention of even one auto related crime. The Task Force will continue the efforts to educate the public in as many forums as are available; Neighborhood Association Meetings, Civic Organizations, Citizens Police Academy, Media interviews, Police / Community Events, and Public Service Announcements through the Beaumont Police Department, along with Social Media and a Billboard advertising Motor Crimes Prevention campaign. The billboard advertising campaign will be as high profile as possible, focusing on Prevention tips to reduce burglary of a motor vehicle and presenting constant reminder via Ilia billboards. Tile goat will be educating the public on locking vehicles, removing items of value, especially firearms, as well as personal Identification, taking the keys out of ilia vehicle and learning how to reduce ilia chances of becoming a viciln of a Motor Vohiclo Crime. This strategy will be to give constant reminders of Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention by a saturation of messages via billboards which specifically target motor vehicle owners in high profile areas along major freeways, and roadways in Ilia coverage area, concentrating on the highest populated areas where exposure will reach the biggest audience. 3.2 Functions of the proposed program related to motor vehicle theft. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will employ multiple Strategies, Goals and Activities to reduce the incidence of Motor Vehicle Theft In a comprehensive program to confront and reduce ilia problem. Strategy: Reduce the incidence of Motor Vohlcla Theft Goals: - Identify and Target Offenders and Prolific Offenders - Collect Intelligence - Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies and other organizations - Community Crirne Prevention Campaign Activities: Identify and target Offenders and Prolific Offendors: Offenders Involved In motor vehicle theft will be Identified through Intelligence gained from offense reports, arrests, Inforrnants, other law enforcement agencies, surveillance observations, ball vehicle operations, use of Ilia LPR system, repair shop Inspections, used car dealership inspections, salvage yard Inspections, metal recycler Inspactlons, as well as parts resale location Inspectlons. The Beaumont Police Dopartme nt Crime Analyst Is also used to a degree to delernnine patterns or trends in these offenses. The offenders would be the target of investigations based on the method of tine crime, types of vehicles stolen, other property taken, geographical location of the crimes and any Information or evidence pointing to or linking them to the crine(s). The ulilizatlon of covert operations, such as surveillance of offenders and buys of stolen vehicles and/or parts to determine the origin and assist In the Identification of other offenders or chop shops. Collaborate will) other law enforcement agencies and other organizations: Collaborate with law enforcement agencies In and out of the project area, to determine crime trends, patterns, suspected offenders and recover stolon vehicles and other property, through Intelligence sharing, including juvenile offenders. Assist other agencies with auto crime cases, which Involve Theft of a Motor Vohiclo, or Theft of Cornponanl Parts from a Motor Vahlcla. Tills collaboration) will be necessary In determining If the urines are being commilted by an organized ring, If it Is one Individual, or a crime of opportunity. The collaboration would include the District Attorney's Offices In Ilia jurisdictions affected, In order to help them understand the scope and Importance of the crirne(s), and provide any additional Information that might be needed to properly prosecute the offenders) for maximum result. The collaboration would also Include working with other MVCPA Slate Task forces, NICB and insurance companies oil Insurance fraud cases, cargo thefts, and cloned or altered vehicles, It would also entail working with the Texas Department of Molar Vehicles and local tax offices oil fraudulent lilies, and conducting 69A inspections, to determine if vehicles are stolen. https,thnvcpa.tarnu.eduiNogotiallonlTFGPrintApplioatlon.asp?AppID=220&FiscalYear=2024 9115 8129123, 0:11 AM MVCPATasklorce Grant Neruollatlon Community Crime Prevention and Awareness Is a component of the overall program. Information and Instruction for the public Is Important to old In the prevention of even one auto related crime. The Task Force will continue the efforts to educate fire public In as many forms as are available; Neighborhood Association Meetings, Civic Organizations, Citizens Police Academy, Media Interviaws, Pollco /Commmunity Events, and Public Service Announcennents through the Beaumont Police Department, along will) Social Media and a billboard advertising campaign. The billboard advertising campaign will be as high profile as possible, focusing on Prevention tips to reduce Motor Vehicle Theft, presenting constant reminders via the billboards. The goal will be educating the public oil locking vehicles, removing Items of value, especially firearins, as well as personal identification, taking Ilia keys out of the vehicle and learning how to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of a Motor Vehicle Crime. This strategy will be to give constant reminders of Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention by a saturation of messages via billboards, which specifically target motor vehicle owners, In high Profile areas along major freeways, and roadways In the coverage area, concentrating on the highest populated areas where exposure will reach the biggest audlence, Messages that Inform citizens and citizens will hopefully practice, taking ilia keys out of their vehicles, not leaving Their vehicles running unattended, locking their vohlclos and not leaving Important personal Idantificatlon and / or vehicle titles In the vehicle. This would Include not buying vehicles without a title. 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 will Identify and Target Offenders and Prolific Offenders involved In Fraud Related Motor Volnlcle Crimes. These actors will be identified through Intelligence gained from arrests, Informants, other Law Enforcement Agencies and Anonymous Tips with corroboration of the Information recolvod. Tire Task Force will utilize LPR's and data -mining to Develop and Identify Offenders, as well as, Gd(A) Inspections and N1CB. The Offenders will ba Targets of Investigations based or) tine Method of ilia crime, types of Vehicles stolen, where tine vehicle Is recovered and any Information pointing to or oinking fire offenders) to the crime(s). The Task Force will ulllize covert operations to target offenders of these crimes, to include buying stolen vehicles using tine Internet, using undercover operatives to target Fraud - Related Motor Vehicle Theft offenders. Tine 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 Ilia Investigations to reveal as many offenders as possible. The use of legally obtained search warrants for places, finings, 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, Other MVCPA Stale Task Forces, Tax Offices, TXDMV, NiCB and insurance Companies to ascertain crime trends, patterns, suspected offenders, recover stolan vehicles, property and share Intelligence. Tine collaboration will Include assisting other law enforcement agencies with Motor Vehicle Thefts. By doing so, essential intelligence and Information can be used to determine If tine crimes are being committed by Individual or an Organized Criminal Network. The Task Force will also collaborate with District Attorney's Offices In tine affected jurisdictions to help them understand Ilia scope and Importance of tlne crimes) and provide additional Information or expertise that would aid In Ilia effective prosecution of the offender to provide a positive oulcome for the victims, Ilia 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 Increase their knowledge and awareness of Fraud - Related motor vehicle crime Information, pertaining to trends inn fraudulent titles, Registration Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Odomeler Fraud, Vin Fraud and Identify Fraud Sales. Tire 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 farther educate tine 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 30 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 victlrn of a fraud -related motor vehicle crinne, 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 iron) Individuals and even dealerships. Also, If the deal looks too good to be true, It usually Is. Other things would pertain to flow the purchase, such as an lnlerrnet sale, should be handled to avoid not just fraud, but bodily harm. Driving to pick-up an Internet purchase with a largo quantity of cash at a location of the sellers choosing Is always a very bed Idea. The task force would strive to stress the Importance of safety and legallly to avoid becoming a victim. 3.4 Functiorns 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 Forco will continue to reach out to Ilia communities in the project area In an effort to Increase the awareness and educate the public on Ilia various types of motor vehicle crimes. Tine focus will remain, as It has been In the past, to Instruct citizens In ways to avoid becoming a v/01m. Motor Vehicle Theft Tile public will be educated In the nnanneis In which a vehicle car) be stolen, without giving away Instructions on how to steal a vehicle. Leaving keys or FOB's In vehicles, leaving a vehicle running and unattended, loaning a vehicle and owning a vehicle that Is prone to, or easily stolan, are all methods for theft of a vehicle. Keys left In vehicles are the highest percentage of Motor Vehicle Thefts and rellerating this point to the public Is a priority. Making sure all keys are accounted for and not leaving a spare in the vehicle. Taking ilia keys out of the vehicle every time If is left and making sure it Is locked. Leaving a vehicle running to warn Il up, or cool It off, unattended, Leaving a vehicle running at the store unattended, or leaving Ilia keys laying around in a public place where others have access to therm will also be stressed. Vehicles that are prono to being stolen, such as older model trucks, where the steering column can be broken and tine vehicle will start. Ideas for steering wheel Immobilizing bars could be used, such as tine old school "Club". Newer model vehicles such as We and Hyundai's can also use a "Club'; but more Importantly, there are now updates for these vehicles that will prevent easy thofts, which many in idle public are not aware of. Presentations to citizens will be conducted litips:Ilrrwrpa.tainu.eduiNegoilationffFGPrilitAIzp€lcation.asp?hpl)lDm220&FtscalYear-2024 10115 8129/23, 9:11 AM MVCPA Taskforce Cram Negotiation 11) numerous forums, such as using Ilia local media interviews, social media, Neighborhood Association Meetings, Civic group meetings, Church group meetings, Cops and Kids events and Public Service Announcements and a billboard advertising campaign stressing the Importance of locking your vehicle, taking Valuables from Ilia vehicle, especially firearms and never leaving tine keys In the vehicle of, leaving the vehicle running unattended. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle The public will educated on Ilia Importance of taking valuables, especially firearms, out of the vehicle, leaving nothing In view from the outside of Ilia vehicle, locking Ilia vehicle and taking the keys. The public will receive instruction on personal safety as well. When parking a vehicle, paying attention to the surroundings, parking Ili well III or visible areas. l;nsuring that whet) Ihey arrive, they thought ahead and hid or removed any Iterns of value that are not going with there. Predators will wall !r) parking lots at the niall, gym, grocery storo, hike and blko hails, parks, soccer fields, gas pumps or, any other place to watch for a victim to hide tiralr purse, laptop, or other ilorns of value after arriving and walk away. The Predator now knows exactly what was hidden and where. When leaving a financial Institution vlctims often walk out with envelopes In thoir hand. These predators are watching and will follow these victims to their first stop and as soon as the victim walks away, the offenders will strike and take the money that the victim Just received. Paying attention) to Ilia surroundings, especially whet) leaving or arriving to a destination will be stressed, Presentations to citizens will be conducted It) numerous forums, such as using the local media Interviews, social media, NeighborhoodAssoclatlon Meetings, Civic group meetings, Church group meelings, Cops and Kids events and Public Service Announcements and a billboard Motor Vel)tcle Crimes Prevention advertising campaign, focusing on locking velnlclos, taking valuables out of the vehicle, especially firearms; never leaving ilia keys In the vehicle or leaving Ilia vehicle running unattended. The billboards, which will be In high profile areas along freeways and roadways In the coverage area, will target motor vehicle owners and users as they are driving Ilia roadways of the coverage area. Tile billboards will be totaled and digital billboards will also be employed. Fraud Related Motor Vehicle Crimes Updated, relevant Informatlon pertaining to steps citizens can take to avold becoming a victim of a fraud -related motor vehicle crime, would be presented in an effort to educate Ilia 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 tine 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 all internal purchase with a large quantity of cash at a location of the sellers choosing is always a very lead Idea. The task force would strive to stress the Importance of safety and legality to avoid becoming a vlctim. Presentations to citizens will be conducted in numerous forums, such as using the local media for televised /radio Interviews, social media, NelghborhoodAssociallon Meetings, Civic group meetings, Church group meetings, Cops and Kids events and Public Service Announcenents. 3.5 Functions of the proposed program for other motor vehicle cringes Investigations and activities consistent with the statutory requirements (preventing stolen vehicles from entering Mexico, stopping illegal export of stolen vehicle from bridgel outbound port operations, disruption of cartel or organized criminal enterprises using stolen motor vehicles or fraud related rnotor vehicle crime, Insurance fraud, etc...) The Port of Beaumont has Its own Police Department as well as tine Jefferson County Marine Unit and the U.S. Coast Girard, which patrols ilia Port of Beaumont and the Neches and Sabine Rivers. These rivers are Ilia Inlets from the Gulf of Mexico which actually puts Ilia Port of •Boaun)ont, 42 mllos inland and is still a deep water Port. The Port of Beaumont Is also served by three call carriers, BNSI, Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific. The Port of Beaumont Is primarily a bull(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 Pori of Reaunont Is one of the main ports In the nation used for Military equipment transportation due to its location or) the Gulf of Mexico and li Is the Headquarters for, the U.S. Army's 842nd Transportation Battalion, which specializes in port logistics. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft task Force has a working relationship with Ilia Port Police and are rarely, If ever, called upon by them In regard to a vehicle of Interest. This Is clue to the type of cargo that enters and exits ilia port. 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 acid jurisdiction will coordinate with other taskforces and law enforcement agencies to implement this program. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, for Ilia last 30 years, has established long -running working relationships will) all of the law enforcoment agencies In tine coverage area, as well as taskforces and multiple other law enforcement agencies !n the State of Texas, as well as ilia Federal Justice system. The reputation) of ilia Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Is one of dedication, expertise and willingness to help throughout ilia region, slate and even other states. Intelligence sharing and assistance to outside agencies, both it) and out of the Project area has created and strengthened these relationships and friendships. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has always set the bar high and prioritized tine relationships, which are reciprocal. The task force continues to strive to be the best and most reliable task force for assistance and expertise in any type of motor vehicle crime, by constantly striving to be informed of Ilia latest and most accurate motor vehicle crime trends. This expertise extends beyond law enforcement to -Judicial agencies as well. The relationships with tire four, county coverage area District Attorney's Offices are good and cooperation Is file "norm" on both sides. These collaborations have Involved numerous cases of organized criminal activity as wolf as individuals and these relationships continue and grow stronger. The Task Force will also collaborate will) numerous other state agencies, such as TXDMV, OPS, tax offices and other task forces throughout the state. Those 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. Communication and Intelligence sharing with law enforcement and multiple points of contact within the task force, enable the task force to work will) other task forces oilier law enforcement and civilian services related to working of) motor vehicle crimes. This communication ensures that duplication of tasks is kept to a minin)um. 3.7 If the proposed application requosts 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 Ilse specific issue and citation that you are asking the MVCPA to consider and the rational for the request. N/A htlps:linivcpa,tarnu•odulNegotiationfTFGPrlr)tAppticatton.asp?ApplD=220&FiscalYear=2024 11i16 8/20123. 0:11 AM MVCPATaskforco Grant Negotiation Part Il 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 docurnent 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 Statutory Motor Vehicle Theft Measures Required for all Grantees. 1.1.15 Increase the recovery rate of stolen motor Report the number of vehicles recovered by taskforce 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 arrested Report the number of persons arrested for motor vehicle theft by taskforce for motor vehicle theft Statutory Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Measures Required for all Grantees 2.1.12 Increase the clearance rate of motor Report the number of BMV Including parts cases cleared vehicle burglaries 2.1.13 Increase the number of persons arrested Report the number of persons arrested for burglary by taskforce for motor vehicle burglary Statutory Fraud -Related Motor Vehicle Crime Measures Required for all Grantees 8.1.1 increase the clearance rate of fraud -related Report the number of fraud -related motor vehicle cases cleared motor vehicle crime cases. 8,1,2 Increase the number of persons arrested Report the number of persons arrested for fraud -related motor vehicle crimes for fraud -related motor vehicle crimes. Measures for Grantees, Add Target values for those that you will measure. 1 Goal 1: Reduce the Incidence of Motor Vehicle Theft through Enforcement Strategies 1.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result In the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Motor Vehicle Theft 1.1.1 Identify groups of auto theft offenders Number of MVT groups Identified. Include gangs, cartels or other criminal 15 through Intelligence gathering, crime onterpriso with two or more members analysis and the use of Informants 1.1.2 Identify and document/record prolific MVT Number Identifledldocumented offenders 95 offenders [Prolific is defined as "linked to MVT offenses three or more tittles"j 1,1,5 Conduct Inspections of local businesses Number of businesses Irispecled 40 related to vehicle enterprise (transportation code or occupation code authorized companies such as salvage yard, repair shop, parts recycling center, used car dealership, salvage rebullder, 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 target Number of bait vehicle deployments. Include BMV balt operations here, 12 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 tiumbor of days the unit was on and operable, 1.1,9 Respond to taskforce license plate reader Number of times Investigators responded to taskforce LPR alert notlfications (LPR) alert notifications regardless of whether vehicle was located 1.1.12 Conduct covert operations targeting MVT Number of covert operations 2 offenders 1.1,13 Conduct warrant "round -up" operations Number of warrant round -up operations performed for MVT, BMV and targeting motor vehicle crime offenders, FRMVC. Including people wanted for MVTs, motor vehicle burglaries, theft of vehicle parts and motor vehicle fraud related crime. 1 A.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 I.1.Is 1,2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result In Reduction of incidents of Motor Vehicle Theft 1.2.1 Provide Agenoy Assists for MVT and motor Number of agency assists related to MVT. Assist means responding or 100 vehicle related fraud answoring questions via phone, e•mall, or in person. Providing htips:Artrvcl}a,tarrtu.edulNegotiationrrFGPrintApl)licallon.asp7AppID=220&FtscalYear=2g24 12115 8129123. g:11 AM MVCPATaskforce Grant Negotiation ID Activity Measure Target recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or Information that other LEOs will use to resolve their cases. The assist generally does not have the direct responslbllfly for an Investigation nor uses LBO authority. The assist helps another LBO or agency investigate cases, Analysts and civilian employees will record their assists to outside LEDs and agencies met here along with officers, 1.2.2 Collaborate with other units or divisions Number of times collaborated within departments or SOs participating In 100 (i.e. homicide, vice, narcotics, etc.) within taskforce related to MVT. Collaboration means physically using law the taskforce department(s) where a enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that motor vehicle was used in the commission draw upon or aid in the Investigation Intended to further the resolution of any of the crime (includes Identification of case, Identify parties to crime, Identify vehicles, interview witnesseslsuspects vehicles). Include all participating and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will Include any help, jurisdiction departments here. 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. 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 (flat assist In the reduction of MVT. assist in the reduction of MVTs. Include all Collaboration means physically using law enforcement resources, tactics and 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, conlllbullon or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the furtherance of MVTiheft Investigations. 1.2.5 Conduct Intelligence information -sharing Number of intelligence meetings attended (Include attending as presenter, 30 (Personal attendance) participant or attendee) 1.2,6 Conduct Intelligence Information -sharing Crime analysis bulletins disseminated (Include Information distributed to 30 (Written Information) law enforcement agencies via text, a -mail, or Intra-net communications) 1.2.7 Collaborate with other MVCPA laskforces Number of times collaborated with other MVCPA taskforces that assist in the 10 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 10 Investigation and enforcement of vehicle Insurance fraud and FRMVC 1.3.2 Conduct confidential 68(A) Inspections (for Number of vehicles inspected to complete a TxDMV 68A inspection form per 500 TxDMV assignment or reassignment of VIN TxDMV (VIN assignment, reassignment, bonded title) required by Tx Trans. Code §501,032) 1,3.3 Conduct VIN verification inspections. (All Number of vehicles inspected by taskforce to identify the vehicles not 50 other reasons except bridge or port) reported In confldentlal (68A) or bridge and port sections. 1.3.4 Coordinate with TxDMV/Tax Offices relating Number of collaborations with TxDMV HQ, TxDMV Regional Service Centers 15 to Investigation and enforcement of or County Tax Assessor Collector offices. fraudulent titles and registration of stolen vehicles 2 Goal 2: Reduce tine Incidence of Theft from Motor Vehicles through Enforcement Strategies 2.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result In the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Burglary of Motor* Vehicles and Theft of Vehicle Paris and Accessories 2.1.1 Conduct bait vehicle operations that target Number of bait vehicle burglary deployments 12 vehicle burglary offenders 2.1.2 Identify "prolific BMV offenders" through Number of offenders Identified 20 Informants and intelligence [Prollf€c is defined as "linked to BMV and theft of vehicle parts and accessories offenses three or more times"j 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, a -mall, 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 Investigatiorn nor uses LEO authority. Tine 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 off fears. 2,2.2 Collaborate with other units or divisions Number of times collaborated within departments or SOs participating in 50 within the taskforce departments) (€.e. taskforce related to BMV or stolen parts, Collaboration means physically homicide, vice, narcotics, etc.) where theft using law enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on of parts occurred in the commission of the cases that draw upon or aid In the Investigation Intended to further the crime (includes Identification of vehicle). resolution of any case, identify partios to crime, Identify vehicles, interview hltps:llmvcpa.tamu.ndulNegoliallontrF(3PrintAppllcation.asp7AppID,m220&FiscalYear=2024 13115 8/29123, 9:11 AM MVCPATaskforce Grant Negotiation 1D Activity Measure Target Include all participating Jurisdiction witnesseslsuspecls and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will Include any departments here. help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by 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 theft of parts occurred In the commission of or stolen parts. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement the crime (includes identification of resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases (fiat draw upon or vehicle). Include all coverage jurisdictions aid In the investigation Intended to further the resolution of any case, Identify here, parties to crime, Identify vehldos, 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. 3 Goal 3: Educate/Train Citizens and Qualified Personnel In Detection and Prevention of Motor Vehicle Theft, Burglary of Motor Vehicles and Theft of Vehicle Parts and Accessories 3.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Public Awareness Related Activities Used to Educate Citizens 3.1,1 Conduct educational outreach events Number of outreaches (include trade show, exhibits, booths at community Events, vehicle displays, brochures, etc.) 3.1.2 Conduct educational presentations to the Number of presentations. Presentation means in person, on-line, original public written documpnt, article, or webpage. 3.1.4 Conduct vehicle Identification Number of otching events. Include windows, component parts, VIN stamps Initiativelevent and catalytic converters. 3,1.4,1 Conduct vehicle Identification Number of Partlelpants/Attendees (Vehicles Marked) Initlativelevent 3.1.6 Purchase advertisements In local outlets 3.1.6 Conduct vehicle report card initiatives, 3.1.7 Utilize social media outlets (1 acebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) 3.1.8 Deploy outdoor public notification signage 3.1.10 Conduct media outreach, Including, public service announcements, press releases, and interviews Number of advertisements purchased or provided complimentary for taskforce. Include all types of media purchased or provided free (social, tv, utility Inserts, billboards, transportation, etc,), Describe In 6.1.1. Number report cards issued Number of postings in social media outlets Number of deployments per month (if sign remains several months, count as 1 deployment per month) Number of outreaches 10 100 30 12 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 (TOOLE) Number of classes provided for TOOLE credit 1 3.2.3 Conduct vehicle crimes presentations to Number of classes or presentations, Presentations may Include electronic roll 10 law onforcement agencles (non TCOLE) call documents, shift BOLOS and other written or presented materials based on 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 (forma and software) that will be used to onsure 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, Tito 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 subunit monthly reports to the Program Manager, The Task Force Supervisor reviews cases and rnonilors the activities of lnvestlgators. The Program Director oversees Ilia entire operation, Including ilia field supervisor; and maintains records of activity and spending. The Program Diroclor works closely with Ilia Beaumont CFO's grant coordinator and reports as necessary to the department heads of Ilia participating agencies to discuss progress and/or problems. NIBRS date for all agencies within the project area will be closely rnonllored 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 lnfornnalion detailing such things as the number of hall operations, Inspections and public awareness Initiatives performed. They will also record other Items like arrests made, cases flied, vehicles recovered, propertios seized NADA and other values of ilia property, as well as the dispositions of the property upon completion of the cases. Progress of the program will be evaluated monthly. Each Investigator will complete a monthly report based on MVCPA reporting categories and the specific strategies, activities and goals of this grant. Each report will be accompanied by documentation supporling liltps:llmvcpa.tams.eclulNegotlallonfTFGPrintApplication•asp?ApplD=220&FiscalYear--2024 14/15 8/29123, 9:11 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Negotiation the Irrformatlon given. Tile Project Manager will then compile that Information Into fire quattetly Progress Reports that are forwarded to MVCPA. All,other MVCPA required ropoding will be completed by the Program Manager; such as the year• otrd ptogress report. 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. N/A TXGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments 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 terms stated therein. Current: Documents In folder Resolutlon,Vdf (5/1112023 8:33:09 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 chant 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. l'xl }H4V MVCPA, ppri,tamu,orlu 201'/ htlps:Ilmvcpa.iarnu.edulNegoilation[Tt;GerinlApplleation.asp7ApplD=220&Pisca€Year=2024 15t15 F"Y"'24 Motor Vehicle Crime �Prievention, Authority Statement of Taskforcie Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Notice Grant Number: 608-24-1230,100 Grantee: City of'Beaumont Program Title: Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Grant.Award Amount: $711,619 Total Cash Match Amount- $177,716 In -Kind Match Amount: $404,1000 Reimbursement Percent*: 80.02% Grant Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 M'VCPA Cash Total In -Kind Budget Category Expenditures Match Expenditures Match Expenditures Personnell $237,,250 $49; 750 $287,000 $2,9160000 Fringe $85,,9,71 $1,8102,9 $104,0100 $108;000 Overtime $10,,335 $2)165 $120500 $0 Professional and Contract Services, $1661000, $60)000 $226,0010, Travel $1311601 $3J240 $16,400 Equipment $36,r000 $9;000 $45000,0 Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses $1620F903 $3501532 $198)435, (DOE) Tota I s $711,,619 $177)716 $889)335, $1000 *ReIrnbursement Percent: 80.02% - $711,619MVCPA Ant / ($889,335-MVCIPA Annt. plus $177,71 Cu Match), That whereas, City of Beaumont (hereinafter referred to as Grantee), has heretofolresl ubmitted a grant application in res,pons,etothe RequestforApplication issued on March 13, 2023,to t ' he Motor Vehicle Crime Preve nti on Authority, St a te of Texa s, el nitit I e d S o ut h, eal st Texai s A u to Th eft Ta s k, Fo rce a n d fu rt h e ri d e; nt 1 ft e d 'anumber 608-24-123,0100 and Whereas, thie Motor- Vehias evilidence by this FY24 Statement of Grant Award and certain special requirements f rorn the MotorVehicle CrImi Preventi on Authority d ate d 08/29/20 2 3 a n d W h e reas,, the G ra h e FY24 g ra nt a wa rd a n, id us,e all funds, for purposes, and in compliance with the, following, requirements that are adopted in their enti'rety by reference', • Texas Tria, n sportat�i on Code Cha�pter 1006; • Texas Administrative Code:, T'itle 43 1 -, Chapter 571. • Texas Grant Managerrient Stiandiards, (TxGMS) as promulgated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts including TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments and Standards for Finanicial and, Program Management; The Request for Applicaitions'issued on �March 13, 2,0231- 1 FY24 M,VCPA Staternent of Grant Award' and Grantee Acceptance Page 1 of 3 The current Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Administrative Manual and forms, an,41 SUbsequently adopted grantee instruction manuals and forms, 0 'The Final Adopted Application attached to this Staltement of Grant Award; and * The Approved Grant BudgetSummary Now, therefore,, the Grantee accepts the FY24Statement of Grant Award under the conclitions abiiove including the special requirements in the; grant application an, d the Statement of Grant Award as evidenced by this agreement, executed bythe off 11cial authorized to sign: the original' gra n,t application, or the off licial's di;esignated successor, as presiding oifficer ofand on behalf of' the governing body of this, grantee; and The MotorVehicle Crime Prevention Authority has awarded the above -referenced grant subject to the *liaty of state fund's-The appr I ava i i oved buidget 'is ref lecteld in the above Approved Grant Budget Summary.,This grant Is subjectto and cond[tionled upon the acceptance of the M,VCPA, Grant Administrative Guide promulgated for this speci ic program funcl (referenced above)(bythe Motor Vehicle Crime PreventionAuthority. Applicable special conditions, are listed below., Special Conditions and Requirements (MVCP;,A will only apply special conditionsto applicAl jurisdictions): X 13,order,Security Report Req u i reme nt —Th 1 s G ra, ritee is design ated' as, a M VCPA Boride r Siecu rity Grant which is located along the Uniteld States of America border with the United States of Mexico a' nd those that are adjacent,to the Gulf Intracoastal'Watierway;. This designation requires grantee to provide ion required by the General Approlpriations Act of' the 87th Texas Legislature, additional report informat' Regular SessIon.The Governor or Legislative Budget Board may request additional information re eport a garding the )r the term of the grant., rdatduring X Non-Supplanting-Thel grantee agrees that funds will be used to supplement,, not supplant, funds that would otherwise be available for the activities under this grant. This includes demonstrating that new funded' positions will be added to the department and not replacing local funds, with state funds. X Intelligence Sharing -The grantee is, required to ensure, that Law Enforcement personnel funded i whole or in part by this grant, actively participlate in Law Enforcement intelligence sharing webinars aind Motor Vehic�le Crime; Investigator Virtual Command Centers organized and promoted on behalf of the MVCPA program operation and statewide collaboration,. X Multlkagency grant m The grantee is required, to complete and maintalin Interlocal agreement wit all participating subgrantees 'as, required by, law and TxGMS. The gran, tee must complete a pirocess to monitor and ensure grant compliance of subgrantlees. The grantee must maintain the process locally an document complia),,nce with that plan. X Multi -agency GraIntOperaltionall Plan —The grantee'is required to provide an operational, plan descri bin I I I g the communication process with part"cipating 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. FY24, MVCPA Stle of Grant Award and Grantee Acceptanice Page 2 of 3 APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY: Xee /, ) Authorized Official V4k Printed Name and T, t 17 ,e C, Date Signed FY24 MVCPA Statement of Grant Award and Grantee Acceptance Page 3, of 3 LF�equesl for App.Li!�alion -(B, FA). Primary Agency / Grantee Legal Name: City of'Be autnIont Organjzatlon Type-, Law Enforcement Organization OR] (if applicable): TX1230100- BEAUMONT PD (MIP) Program Title Please enter a, short, description of the proposed program that can be used' as the fitle Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force 7 -,MVCPA Prograrn Category (see RFA and TAC 43, 3 §57.14). Check all that apply,. Law Enforcement, Detection and Apprehension Prevention, Anti -Theft Devicies and Motor Vehicle Registration - "jirjpgg�r IT R# RN K-41 M 40 Provide a General Description of thie Participating and Coverage Area of this Grant App,111cation Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and Jasper counties and, all municipalities therein. Define In the tables belojw the grant relationships and geographic area of thie taskforce: Applicant will add the �pa irt"Icipating and coverage agencles from the ORI list below. lf'a,n agency is not in the ORI listplease; 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,Padicipating Agency or Aidd as Coverago Agency button to populate the list. 111111`1 .0 oil .......... a Sri, a A 11 ParticipatingAgencies Coverage Agencies TX1230000 JEFFERSON CO SO TX1000000 HARDIN CO SO TX1230,IOOBEAUIMONTPD(MIP), TX1000100KOUNTZEPD TX1 230700 PORT ARTHUR PD (AE) TX1 00,0200 SILSBEE PD TX00 SOUR LAKE PD, TX1000900 LUMBERTON Pl) (IBR) TX1 10000 JASPER CO SO, TX1 210100, JASPER PID TX1230300, GROVES PD TX12310500, NEDERLAND PD TX12310800, PORTNECHES, PD! TX 1231000, LAMAR U N I VE R.S ITY P D lit,tpsi:ll'tnvcpa,,taMLI.edu/Negotiation/-FFG,Printpl'icatiw.asp?,App]D=220&Fiscal�Ye,ar--2024 1 /151 8/29123, 91.111 AM MVCPATaskfor ce Grant Negotiation TX1 8 11 0000 ORANGE CO SO TX1,810100 BRIDGE CITY IUD TX1810200 ORANGE IUD TX1810,300 PINEHURST IUD TX1810400 VIDOR FAD TX1810500 WEST ORANGE PID TX1810800 ROSE CITY IUD Resolution: Complete a Resol ut ' ion and submit to local governing body for approvial'. Sample Resiotuflon 'I's found in the Request for Application or send a reqUest for an electronic copy to,gmritsM'VC,PA@Ix&76ivg!oiv. The clornipleted and executed Resolution must be attacheon-line application. Grant Budget Form, M;,VlCPA recomni,endis that the applicant complete the total costs (MVCPA and Cash Match combined) for this program., The applicant can' then, enter the desired arnount of Cash Match (not less than 20% per TAC Title 4,3, 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 Persionnel $237,250, $49�,750 $287,000 $296s0,00 Fri'ng,e $851971 $1 '8$029 $104,000 $108,000 Oveffirne $10,335, $2J65 $12,500 $0 Professional and Contract Seivices $1 66,000 $60,000 $226,000, Ti,,avel $13,1160 $3,240 $16,400 E'qti�pment $36,000 $,%000 $45,3000, Suppfies and Direct Operafing Expenses (DOE) $162,903 $35,532 $198,1435, Total $711,619 $177,716 $88913,35 $404,000 Cash Match Percentage 24.97% Pct MVCPA In -Kind Description Subcategory Time Fuj,ds Cash Match Total Match Personnel Prograrn Director / Commander InvestigatorILEO 100 $0 $01 $116,$0100 Program Manager I Supervisor lnvestig,ator/LEO 100 $88%452, $181,548 $107,000, Investigator 1 Investigator/LE0 100 $74,399 $151601 $90$0100 Investigator 2 Investigator/LE O 100 $743399 $15,601 $901000 Investigator 3 Investigat,o,r/LEO 100 $0: $0 $0 $90,000 Investigator 4 Investigafor /iLEO 100 $0 $0 $0 $9G,000 'Total Personnel 600 $2,373250, $4%750 $287,000 $296,000 Fringe Program Director / Commander Inves,tigator/LEO $0 $0 $40,000 Progranip Manager Supervisor Investigator/LEO $29,759 $6,241 $,36JO00 Investigator Investigator/LEO $281106 $5,894 $'34,000 I rivestigator 2 Ire vestigator/LEO $28,106 $5,894 $34,000 Investigator 3 Investigator/LEO $0 $0 $134,000 Investigator 4 Ire vestigator LEO $0 $0 $34,000 Total Fringe $85,971 $1,810.29 $104,000 $108,000 Overtime Investigator Investigator/LSO, $2,067 $433 $21500 $0 Investigator Inv estigator/LEO, $2,067 $433 $21500 $0 Investigator Inv estigator/LEO, $20067 $433 $2,500 Investigator Investigator/LE0 $21,067 $433, $2,500 Program Manager/ Supervisor Investigator/LE0 $2,067 $433 $2t5OlO Total Overtime $10,335 $21165 $1211500 $0 https://mvcpaAamtj.ed tj/Negotiafi'onfTFGPri ntApp1ic,aflon.asp?,App1 D=2120&,Fi sea IY6ar--2024 2/15 8129/23, 9: 11 AM MVCPA Taskforce Grant Negotiation Pict MVCPA Description Subcategory Time IFunds Cash Match T ota I Profess lon,arl and ConItract Services Jefferson, COUnty SO, Inviestigator Investigator/LE0 - personnel 100 $80,000 $0 $80,000 Pert Arthur IUD Investigator Inv estigator/LEO - 100 $861000 $0 $861000 personnel Jefferson County SO Investigator Investigator/LEO - fringe 100 $0, $30,1000 $301000 Port Arthur PID Investigator Invlestigato,r/LE- fringe 100 $0, $30,000 $30,000 Total Professional and Contract Services 400 $166,0001 $60t000 $2261,000 Travel Aninual'TAVT1 Law enforcement. In- State $4,400 $11,100 $5,500 MVCPA Board Meetings Law enforcement In- State $6401 $160 $800 Auto Crime Related Training, Law enforcernent, In- State $2,640, $660 $3,300 Investigative or Adrninistrative Law enforcement, In-, tate $1,240 $260 $1,500 MVCPA GiranIt, Workshop/Board Law enforcement In- $40,240 $1110610 $5,300 Meeting/Award State Total Travel $,1311160 $3,240 $ 16,400 LIM =0 1 Task Force Vehicle 112 ton Grow cab 4, $136,000 $9,000 $45,000, wheel drive Total Equipment $36,000 $9,0010 $4,52000 Office & Warehouse Lease $45,466 $9,534 $55,1000, Office Utilities $5,456 $1 1 $6$6001 Office Field and Operational Supplies, $9,920 $12,080 $12,000 Office Phone and Data Service $5SO10 $1,050 $6,060 Bait and Tracking Air T'ime $11,141 $239 $,1 $380 Cell Phone Service $2,877 $603 $314,80 Vehicle Lease 1 K448 $11352 $7,800 Vehicle Lease 2 $16,448 $1,352 $718,010 Vehicle, Fuel, Maintenance and Repair.-BPD $40$400 $50,5,00 TAVTI Registration Fees $992 $2,08 $1,200 Uniforms $12,499 $2,621 $15,120 Public Education and Awareness $26,246 $51,249 $31,495 (Billboards) 'Total Supplies and Direct Operating $162,903 $35,532 $1981435 Expenses (DOE) mi sill a AE a I & . I li i � �M � �1 � 1111 I, �a ,i s 7� ��i � � #I '� � iN r6 � r� .may, # : i� � i a re � �, dry �I �� � �1 � �, � 'llll' https:llmvcpa.,tamtj.edu/Nego,tition/TFGPrintApplicatiori.asp?ApplD=220,&Fits calYe.ar--2024 41,15, Ha2mmay.filivil MVICPATaskforce GrIant Negotiation IP A 11 A ------- A—M, r: rq mai a - U 1 raw ffamm K01 71 MOR W F. Equipment Task Force vehicle for Port Arthur Investigation Current vehicle is over. 170,0100 miles. 111 pill 11 pi iiiiiij 113awl X IN III 41, IF do OF IN I few] 11 L"I yl low it Revenue Indicate source of Cash and In-K'ndf Matchles for the proposed program. Click on links to go to match dell pages for entry of data. Source of Cash Match Grantee I- City of Beaumont Grantee, $117,716 Sub Grantee - Jefferson County Subgrantee $30,000 Sub -Grantee I- Port Arthur SUbgrantee $30,11000 Total Cash Match $ 17 71716 Source of In -Kind Match, Grantee I- City of Beaumont Grantee $404,000.00 Total In -Kind Matich $404,000.00 Statistics to Support Grant Problem Statement httpsi,/Imv,cpa.Ia,r-n,,,u.edulNegloti'atG "ri fi plili li'o n. l w,' a l [ 220&Fjsca11Year=,2024 OR MVCPA Taskforc,e Grant Negotiatioti Reported Cases 2021 2022 Fraud -Related Fraud' -Related Motor Vehicle Burglary from, Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Burglary from 1� Motor Vehicle Theft Motor'Vehicle Crime Theft Motor, Vehicle Crime Jurisdiction (MVT), (BMV) (FRMVC) (MVT) (BMV), (F1 C) I Beaumont 3811 7,25 0 361 761 7 Port Arthur 154 194 0 '115 232 0 Jefferson County 61 40 0 44 62 0 Orange 47 59 0 46 48 0 Orange County 63 122 0 80, 66 0 'Hardin ICounty 58 44 0 37' 29 0 Jasper 16 32 01 12 28 0 Jasper Count 1 14 14 10 Lumberton 6 11 0 J9 28 0 Groves 30 26 0 221 24 0 Nederland 26 39 01 32 511 0 Silsbee 13 0 0 5 8 0 SOUr Lake 2 2 0 2 0 .... . . . ..................... . ............. . . ............... . . ...... . . . . . . . . . ... . . . .......................... . .... . ..... Kountze 3 0 0 6 12,11 0 Port Neches 16 35 0 24, 29 0 Lamar University 4 0 0 1 0 0 - — - - - - - - - --- — - ----- - ----- - - - - - --------- West e Orang 11 0 0 5 0 0 Vir 29 0 0 26 27 0 Pinehurt 6 10 0 5 0 0 Bridge City 81 2,01, 01 1'0 1, o 0 These effods have and will continue to have an impact on the citizens and businesses in the project area, by reducing thedence I of n7otorvehicle crimes, ensun . Ing thorough investigation, and prosecution of offenders,, educating the citizens on how to reduice(thie chances of beig a 0007 and continuing relatlonsh*s with, the law en,forcement agencies in ianId'out of the coveragearea, allowing /P our communities to have a saf& and tnolre secure quality, of life. https:1/mvcpaAaML1,.ed u/Negotiafion/TFG Prin tAppl icafion.asp?App1D=220& Fiscal Yea r--2024 6/15 MYRNI! they are met. Investigators am responsible for case investigations anda/1 other duties that are assigned. There are foUr investigators, from the Beauniont Police Department, oneinvesitigator froin the, Je ffersion County Sheriffs Departinent and one investigator froinl) the Pod,Arthur Police Departinen't. There will be Interlocalagireeinents it) place with elach of the four counties in'cluded in, the coverage area, as well as the, participating AIL Depailments, Jefferson County Sheriffs Department and Port Ailhur Police Department There will also be letters of agil"element with the District Attorney's of each colunty In, the colverage area. Off 101M R 14ll AMILOWN NFAT NAMEM 0 ff� 'A IMOM I Uffff,& 75 TXDOT reported there were over 3901,000, vehicles regis'tered within ourfour-county coverage area in 2021., More than haff of these vehicles are in Jefferson CountWhich is primarily urban andsuburban are'There were 9162 auto thefts relpoHed in the fbur-counity project area for 2021 and' 8i56 auto, thefts reported for 2022, (Nuinbers obtained from 'Texas DPS Cril in Texas On- Line) The entire population of' the coverage area will' be setvied by the task, force. The ainount of setvice will be dictatedbythe need fo a, Issistance from agencies inthe coverage area, investijaltions that lead to dift6rent specific areas and on therise or fall in the frequencyi of n7otor vehicle crimes in that specific conitnunity or geographic ail A Idol a A A, Z 1p, 4P a M, M, M I Juveniles continue to be a pervasive probleni, w, orking in groups and "Car-&pptng" through parking lolts and neighborhoods. These juvenile offienders are responsible f6r a large amount of the fheam7 thefts and as stated in the past, difficult to identif� and very rarely ,serve any tunecorrectional facility., These stolen firearnis havebeen and are being used in, drive -by shootings and otherjuvenile gang VIO/ence., littps:llmvcpa.tamt,j.,edulNe,gotiationITFGPrinplication,,.asp?,,ApplD=2�20&FiscalYeiar--2024 7/115 MVCPATaskforce Grant Negotiation A, a Ai a all ff aA AM a 4ra w Aw- 2.4 Priovidle an assessment of motor veh icle crime not covered above like insurance fraud, preventing stolen vehicles from entering Mexico, bri'dge/port sto1en vehicle export crime, disruption of cartels, and organized criminal enterprises related to motor vehicle criniJY etc.. Grant Goals and Activities, 1) Functions, of Proposed Program and 2) Goals, Strategies and Activities (GSA.)., In the followin There are two parts tothis section. boxes, 'describe the functions of the prqposed program and' then com PA programs must completely descrlibe the actions,, methods and tactics that law enforcement and clivillan staffwill perform -for each of the categoriesDescribe the reliance on technology or other program elements to solve the problern statement above and goals below. Functions must, be detailed and consistent with the requested budget,., If a grant 'is awlarded, funds, expended towards activities not described in this section will result in the reimbursement being denied. 3.1 Functions of the proposedprogram related to burglary from a, motor vehicle (Ire cluldire g theft of parts) The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Talisk,F-blrce wild' utilize multiple, Strategies, Goals and Activities to reduce, the incidence of Burglary of a Mal Vehicle and Theft From a Motor Vehicle it) a comprehensive piograltn to, confront and reduce the Apr ob,tem. Strategy: Reduce the incidence of,Burgla,ty of a Motor Vehicle and TheftFrom a Vehiclel.1 Catalytic Convetler Theft htt,ps://'i,nv,cpa.tiamul.edu/N'egotia,tion/T, FGPrintApp,lication.asp?A,ppiD,=220&Fisca]Year--2.0,24 8/15 8/29/231 9:11 AM i Goais., - Jdentif� and Target 14b;ndets and *,t-olifi,o,-.,,4,-,ffe,t7ders - -Collectintelligence, - -Collaborate with Law, Enforcement Agiencies am7 other Organizations - Community Crime Prevention Canipaign dp 41F WIVIIJBI 4p W, w told 3.2 Functions of the proposed pmgram i-,elate!d to motor vehicle theft. 'The Southeast Texas A uto Theft Task, Force will empiloy multiple Strategies, Goals and Activities to reduce the incidence of Motor Vehicle Theft in a cornprehensive prograrn to confront and reduce the problem. IfimmussmimrMOU I WrOl-sym-141 Goals: - Identify and Target 10! �-Aq-ffncfes� other Organikati6ns - Community Ctjhw, Prevention Campaign lt : m ', .t a ..' u/NP egotia,tionrTFGIPrint,Appilicatilon.a,sp?App]D=&FiscalYe,ar=2024 9/15 MVCPATaskforce Grant Negotiation 3.,3 Functions of the proposed program related to fraud -related rnotor vehicle crime (such, as title and registration fraud) The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will Identify and 7brget Offenders and Prolific Offenders involved in Fraud Related Motor Vehicle, Crimes. These actors will be identified throu ,gh /n, Intelligence ga ' ed frotn� arrests, Inforinants, other Law Enforc mient, Agencies and Anonyinous Tips withi corroboration of the in fortnation received. 'The 'Task Force will utilize L PR's and data -,mining to ,DIY and Identify Offenders, as we'll as, 68(A) inspections and NICB. AL 4—F RM 4 PEI @18 fit jP dr W W, !I III IF IN �i I I 3.4 Functions of the proposed prograrn related to preventing motor vehicle crime (rnotor vehicle theft, burglary from a motor vehicle and fraudl-related motor vehicle criftne) The Southeast Texas Auto Theft T6sk Force will continue to, reach out to; the, communities in the proj'ect area in an effort to increase the awareness and educate the public on the vanous types of,motor veNcle, crimes. The focus will remain, as it has been in the past, to instruct citizens Jnj ways to avoidbecoming a victin). III q1111 1111 l'ittps:Hnivcpa,.tamul.edu/N'egotiation[f FGPrintAp,plication.asp?ApplD=220&FIsca[Year=N2.4 10/15 r, VAUMUMUM MVCPA, Taskforce Grant Negotiation in numerous foru"7S., such as, usin'g the local media interviews, socia,/ media, Neighborhood Assoiclatin, Meetings, Civic group meetings,, Church group meetings, Cops and Kids events and PublicSemble, Announcements and a, billboard adveffising campaign stressing the in�podance of locking your vehicle, taking valuables from the vehle., especially firearn7s; and never leaving the keys in the vehicle or leaving the vehicle running unattetided. ............... IFISI 10MIRMIUM it 0, A 'IP rr I�AR AR 331'f the proposed a,piplip cat,ion requests any exceptions, or deviation, froi-n any genieral grant rules, RFA conditions, or grant adininistrative policy!, please indicate in thile 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. NIA littps://Ipa.tar-n,u.edL,)/,Negotit iorifFFGPriritApplication�,.asp,?AppID=Fiscal,Year=2024 11M5 momi 23 'Wil Goals, Strategies, and Activities III 1461111W111 REP "To111 3'' 111 i1pillIP11111�1111I I 111;1p;ii 111111111111I 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 docurnent specific activities, that are, appropriatel under each of the three goals,. Applicants are allowed to write a firtiited number, of user defined activities,., ID Activity Measure Statutory Motor Vehicle Theft Measures Required for all Grantees. 1. 1.15 Increase the recovery rate ofstolen motor Report the nUrn,ber of vehicles recovered by taskforce vehicles, 1.1.,16 Increase the clearance rate of MVTs Report the number of MVT cases cleared i 1. 1.1 1 In cre a se the nu m be r of persons arrested Report the number of persons arrested for rnotor vehicle theft by taskforce for motor vehicle theft Statutory Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Measures Required for all Grantees 2.,1.12 Increase the clearance rate ofil-notor Report the number of BMV including parts cases cleared vehicle burglaries 2.1.13 Increase the number of'persons arrested Report, the number of persons arrested for burglary by taskforce for motor vehicle burglary Statutory Fraud-Rel'ated Motor Vehicle Urrile Measures Required for all Grarlitees, 8.1.1 Increase the clearance rate of fraud-rellated Report the number of frauld-related motor, vehicle cases cleared motor vehicle crime cases,. Increase the number of persons, arrested Report the number of persons arrested for fra,ud-relalted motior vehicle cril'InIes for fraud -related motor, vehicle crimes. Measures for Grantees. Add Target, values for those that you will measure:. Goal 1: Reduce the Incidence ofMotor Vehicle Theft through Enforcement Strategies StrIategy 1: Cionduct Activities, that Result In thel Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Motor Vehlicle'Theft 1. 1., 1 lidientify groups of auto theft offenders Number of MVT groups identified. Include gangs, cartels or other criminal throughintelfigence gathering, crime enterprise, with two or more members analysis and the use, of informants 1.1.2 Identify and' docurnent/record prolific MVT I I "linked to offenders [Prolific is, defined as i 11 MIVT offenses three or more times") 1.1.5 Conduct inspections of local blusinesses r a i el ted' tof vehicle enterprise (transportation code or occupation code authoriZed companies such as salvage yard, repair shop, parts recycling center,,, used car dealership, salvage rebuilder, title service company, other). (see 1 .33 to report the number of vehicles inspected In these businesses) 1.1.6 Conduct bait vehicle; operations that target 14VToffetiders 0 Nurnber of businesses inspected FW1 W Mz W 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 l of days the unit, was on and operable. 1.1.9 Respond, to taskforcle license plate reader Number of times 'Investigators responded to taskforce LPR alert notifications (LIPIR) alert notifications regardless of whether vehicle was located 1.1.12 Conduct covert operations targeting MVT Number of covert operations, 2 offeriders 1,1.,13 Conduct warrant "round-up"'operations Number ofwarrarit round -up operations performed for MVT, BMV and, targeting motor vehicle crime offenders, FRMIVC. including people wanted for MVTs,, motor vehicle burglaries,, theft of vehicle parts and motor hie fraud related crime. 1.1.20 Number of Altered Vehicles Recovered Report the total number of vehicles recovered with altered Vehicle Identification Nurnbler. Nolte: Please remember that a vehicle recovered rnust be reported in 1.1.15 1.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collablorative Efforts that Result In Reduction of Incidents of Motor Vehicle Theft 1.,2.1 Provide Agency Assists for, MVT and motor Number of agency assists related to MV1, Assist rneans responding or 100 vehicle related fraud answer I ing questions via phone, e-mail, or in person. Providing Ilittl),sl-llmvcpa.tani,u.Negotiatiorifl-FGPrintApr)lication.asip?,AppID=220&,Fisca'lYear=2024 12/15 8/29/23, 9:11 AM MWPATaskforce Grant Negotiation ID Activity Measure Target 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 i ilian employees will record their, assists to outside LE0s and elvi, agencies met here aflong with off icers. 1.2.2 Collaborate with other units or divisions Number oftirnies collaborated within departments or SlOs participating in 1,00 (i.e. homicide, vice, narcotics, etc.) within taskforce re�lated to MVT. Collaboration means phys,ically using law the taskfo,rce department(s) where a enforcement r�esources, tactics and authority to perform activity or�) cases that motor vehicle was used in the commission draw upon or aid in the investigation intended to further the resolution of any of the crime (includes identification of case, identify parties to crime, identify vehicles, interview witn esseS/Stis pe lots vehicles). Include all. participating and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will, include any help,, jurisdiction departments here. recommendation$ contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids, in the furtherance of motor vehicle thieft investigations. 1.2.3 Collaborate with allother outside LE Number oftimes collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law 100 agencies and other organ , izat,ions that, enforcement agenc , iles, and organizations that assist in the reductillon ofMVT. assist in the reduction of MVTs. Include all Collaboration means physica,lly using law enforcement resources, tactics and 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 MV'Ttheft Investigations. 1.2.5 Conduct intelligence information -sharing, Number of'intelligence meetings attended (include attending as presenter, 30, (Personal attendance) partlicipant or attendee), 1.26 Conduct intelligence 1 riformation-sha ring Crime analysis bullietinsdisseminated (include information distributed to, 30, (Written 'I nformat ion) J, law enforcement agencies via text, e-mail, or intra-ne't communications) 1.2.7 Collaborate with other MV'CPA taskforces Number of times collaborated with other MVCPA taskforc�es that assist in the 10, reduction in MVT, BMV and FRMVC. �1.3 Strategy 3: Prevent and Reduce the Incidence of Fra.ud-Related Motor Vehicle Activities 1.3.1 Collaborate with, agencies relating to Number of collaborations 10 investigation and, enforcement of vehicle insurance fraud and FRMVC �1.3.2 Conduct confidential 68(A) inspections (for Number of vehicles inspected to complete a TxDIVIV 68A inspection form per 5001 'TxDMV assignment or reassignment of VIN TxDMV (VIN assignment,. reassignment, bionded title), required by'Tx T rans. Code §501.032) 1.3.3 Conduct VIN verification inspections. (All Number of vehicles inspected by task,forice: to identify the vehicles not 5'01 other reasons except bridge or port) reported in confidential (68A) or bridge and port sections. 1.3.4 Coordinate with TxDMV/Tax Offices, relating Number of collaborations, with TxDMV HQ, TxDM,V Regio�nal Service Centers 15 to investigation land enforcement of' or County Tax Assessor Collector offices. fraudulent titles and registration of stolen vehicleS 2 Goal, 2: Reduce the Incidence of Theft from Motor Vehicles, through Enforcement Strategies 2. 1 Strategy 1: Conduct, Activities that Result in the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Burglary of Motor Vehicles and Theft of Vehicle Parts and Accessories 2.1.1 Conduct bait vehicle operations that target Number of bait vehicle burglary deployments 12 vehicle burglary offenders, 2.1.2 lideritify "prolific BMV offenders" through Number of offenders identified 20 informants and intelligen.ce [Prolific i's defined as "linked to BMV and theft of vehicle parts and: accessories offenses 'three or more tirnes"I 2.2, Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result in the Reduction of Incidents of Theft From a Motor Vehicle 2.2.1 Provide AgencyAssists BMV'., Number of agency assists, r�elated to BW or stolen parts. Assist means '7'5 responding or answering questionsv, la phone, e-maill, orlln person.. Ptoviliding recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or information that, other LEOs will u�se to resolve their cases. 'The assist, generally does not have the! direct responsibility for aninvestigation 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 flines collaborated' within departments or SiDs participating in 50 within the taskforce department(s) (i.e. taskforce related to BMV or stolen parts. Collaboration means, physically homicide, vice,1 narcotics, etc.) where theft ulsing law enfoi-cement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on of'parts OCCUrred in the cornmission of the cases that draw upon or aid in the investigation intended to further the crime (in,ClLjde,s identifi cation of vehicle). resolution of any case, identify parties to crin�ie, identify vehicles, interview lit,tp,s:,//m�vcpa.tamu�.,e�du�/Negotiati'ot,i/T'FG,Prin,tApplicat,ion.asp?,Appl,D,=2120&FiscalYi ear=2024 13/15 8129/23, 9: 11 AM MVCPA Taskforce G ra t'it Negotiation ID Activity Measure Target Include all participating Jurisdiction witnesses/suspects, and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include any departments, here., help, recomniendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the tliaskforce that aids in the furtherance of BMV theft. investigations. 2.2.3 Collaborate with all other, outside LE N'Umber 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 ofBMV theft of parts occurred in the commission of or stolen parts. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement the crime (includes identification of resources, tactics and authority to perform. activity on, cases that draw Upon or vehicle). Include all coverage jun , sdictions aid in the investigation intended to, further the resolution of any case, identify here. parties to crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesseS/Stispects and apprehend suspects., Collaboration will include any help, recommendation, ,contribution or support requested froir or provided 'to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the furtherance ofmotor vehicle theft Investigations. 3 Goal 3: Educate/Traln Citizens and Qualified Personnel in Detection sand 'Prevention of Motor Vehiicle Theft, Burglary of Motor Vehicles and Theft of Vehicle Parts and Accessories 3.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Public Awareness Related Activities Used to, Educate Citizens 3.1.1 Conduct educational outreach events Number of outreaches 2 (include trade show,, exhibits, booths, at community events, vehiclie displays, brochures, etc.) 3.1.2 Conduct educational presentations to the Number of presentations. Presentation meansin person, on-line, original 10 public written document, article, or �webpage. 3 .14 v . Conduct ehicle identification -n Nut be,r of etching events. Include windows,, component parts,'VIN stamps initiative/event and catalytic converters. 3.1.4.1 Conduct vehicle identification Numbe!r of Participants/Attendees (Vehicles Marked) initiative/event 3.1.5 Purchase advertisements in local outlets Number of advertisements purchased or provided cot n�plimentary for ', tas,kforce. Include all types of media purchased or provided free (social, tv, utility inserts,, billboalrds, 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 't 30 Twitter, Instagram,, etc.) 3.1.8 Deploy outdoor public notification signage Number of'deployments, per month if sign retinains several months, count as 12 1 deployment per month) 3.1.110 Conduct rriedlia outreach, including, public Number of outreaches 10 service announcements, press releases, and interviews 3.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Law Enforcement Training Activities to Educate Officers on Recognition and Apprehension of Stolen 'Vehlcles and Property 3.2.1 Conduct law enforcement training TO LE Number of classes provided for TGOLE credit 3.2.3 Conduct vehicle cri'mes presentations to Number of classes or presentations., Presentations may include electronic roll 10 law enforcement agencies (non TCOLE) call documents, shift BOLOs and other written or presented materials based on; local practices. M1 littps-llnivcpla,tar LI.d,ulNegiotiatioltifTFG,Priiit,Applica,tioln.asp?App]220&FiscalYear=2024 '14115 MIMMUMUM MVICPA"rbskforce Grant, Negotiation the; infoi-mation q'iven. The Proj'ect Managet- will then compile that infortnation #ito the quarfe,rly Progi-essReports that ai'e fbtwalded to MVCPA. All,offier MVCPA required repoiling will be completed by the Program Manager, stich as the yeat- eIncl piogress t-eport. 4.2 Provide any other suggested measures that would better reflect the law enforcement or, prevention work that the proposed programi will perform,. If the: suggested meaSUre fits into one of the stated goals above please indicate. NIA TxGMS Standard.Assurzinces by Locial Governments E) We acknowledge reviewing the T�GMS Sfandai-d, Assuia�nces b,y Local Gocverrinients as, promulgated by ffie'Texas, Comptroller of Public Accounts and agree to abide by the terms stated therein. i��Iijp 111", 1111 1 111 1 1, 1510'11 j���I Iii By submilt"nig This application I certify that, I have been designated by my Jurisdiction as the authorized official to accept the tierms, and conditions of the grant., The statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. 1. am aware tha,t any false, fi,efitious, or fraudulent statements or claims, may Subject rne to! cirimb], 'l, or administrative penalties. ice,. ffiis application I certify that my jurisdiction agrees to comply with, all terms and conditions if the grant is awarded and ,acce pted. I fu rther certify that my ju rilsd fiction will comply with al I appi icab] e state a n d fed e i a I laws , rul es a nd reg u latilonsi in the app I icatillo acceptance, administration and operation of this grant. t)ttpsi:/Im,vepa.tat'nu.,edui ,/Nlegoti,atiori[T!, FGPrin,tAppi,icatio,n.,asp?A1),plD=220&Fisc,al'Yo,ar,-2024 15115