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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 24-163RESOLUTION NO. 24-163 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Council hereby approves the purchase of two (2) 2023 Chevrolet Silverado's 1500 pickup trucks for use by the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force from Silsbee Ford of Silsbee, Texas through the GoodBuy purchasing cooperative program in the amount of $101,015.50; if awarded a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. 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 peaumont this the 21-id day of July, 2024. PRODUCT PRICING SUMMARY GOODBUY 17-178Iz000 VDI-RCLES VENDOR --Silsbee Ford, 1211 Ilwy 96 N, Silsboc'M 77656 land User: CITY Or BEAUMONT hTpared by: UN DURBIN Contnef: ,lfl HAIMLLC MO 11 679-1214 Phone: MO t1409-284-1009 Ewnitil: JI;F .]dARVILLIr BEAUMONTTEXAS.GQV� Emam, 10UPORCO.WBOYFL�-:HTPGMA Product Description C14HU0LET SILVERADO ^T Ditto: June24, 2024 A. Bid Item: 6 A.13osc Price; $ 19,591,00 B. FflefnrV 011fintrs Code Options Bid Price Code O ffions Bid I'rlee CC157.53 C EVROLET SILVBRO 1500 CC $ 9,885.00 OKAY BXT/ GRAY INT I 5.3L V-R GAS ENGIM $ 1,845.00 S1LVFIR BKI' 1 GRAY INT POWER GROUP WINDOWS & LOCKS $ - REAR VIEW CAMEILA $ UNITS IN STOCK 6.6-24 PCR FLEET CONY PKG $ 360.00 CRUISE CONTROL I BLUE TOOTH Z82 TRAILER TOW PK0 $ 395.00 4X4 I.T-4X4 UPORADE PKG $ 3,485.00 4 IFLOORMATS $ 185.00 188 1 RUNNING BOARDS $ '199.00 ,ro m of 13. Published Options:L$ 16,654,00 Publishe(IOptianDiseottnt(5%) $ (338,45) C. Additimul Ontimm 4nnt fn e— IQ z °i Options 131d .Price Options 13icI Price, 2023 MODEL & GPC C1 ANGE $ 12,150.00 TRI-FOLD BEL) COVER $ 1,445.00 TINT WINDOWS OYNX $ 799,00 J, X. L, Fluor Mill Interest (for fn-stock and/or equipped Vehicles): Lot Insurance (for ftt-stuelc s:ncNor equipped Vehicles); Coufrnct Price Adjustment: Additional Delivery Cltltrgc: 0 miles subtotal: Qtinttilty Ot'(1ered 2 x K= Trnde in: GOOJ)BUY Administr:ttivc Fee ($300 per purchase order) TOTAL, PTIRCI3ASI, PRICE INCLUDING GOODBUY FEE Total of e. IJrtpublislted Options:I $ 13,894.00 $ 445.75 � 111,45 $ - $ 50,357.75 $ 100,715,50 ffi 300.00 is101,016.50 6110124, V:35 AM Sanaio Bill 224 Gran(Appllcatlon Primary Agency / Grantee Legal Name: City of Beaumont Organization Type: Lowy tinforcemeni Organization ORI (if applicable): T"X1230100: BEAUMONT PD (MIP) 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 (Sco Request for Applications [RFA] for category details and descriptions RFA Priority Funding Section): O New Grant - 2024 Is the first year of the MVCPA Catalytic Conveter Program Grants. All 2024 grant applicants use the new grant category. MVCPA Program Category (see RFA and TAC 43, 3 §57.14). Check all that apply. * Law Enforcement, Detection and Apprehension ❑ Prosecution, Adjudication and Conviction Pa Reduction of the Theft of Catalytic Converters M Education Programs and Marketing Taskforco Grant Participation and Coverage Area Provide a General Description of ilia Participating and Coverage Area of this Grant Application Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and Jasper counties and all municipalities therein. Wine. In the tables below the grant relationships and geographic area of the Catalytic Converter program: Applicant will add the participating and coverage agencies from the OM list below. If an agency is not In the ORI list, please include the agency and role in the general description above. Make sure to follow the definitions below and select an agency In the dropdown. Use the Add as Participating Agency or Add as Coverage Agency button to populate the list. Participating Agencies are agencies that materially participate In the grant application through the exchange of funds for reimbursement and cash match. Participating agencies are defined after the grant award by Interlocallinteragency agreements. Each applicant must select their own agency first. Then select agencies that will receive or provide funding and/or resources. [Note: Interlocal/Interagency agreements do not need to be submitted with the application. Interlocal agreements will need to be executed prior to the first payment being made If selected for a grant. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended.] Coverage Agencies are agencies ilia( provided some level of coverage, assistance or support by this grant application but will not materially exchange funds as cash rnatch or rolmbursoment, The coverage Is not supported by an after the award with Interlocal/interage ncy 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 vorsa). 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 program. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended. fittps:ttmvepa,tamu,still/CQtalytlGConvertertAppllcatlon.as{)73-1&FlscaiYaar=2G24&Granteolp=2&Apple=269 119 6110/24, 10:1BAM Select Agencies to Add Sonate Bill2.24 GrantAppllcallon Participating Agencies Coverage Agencies Select Agencies a JEFFERSON CO SD -� -- ,� HARDIN co SO "--_..._.___.._._..h Not associated wilh any late onforcemenl entit!p BEAUMONT PD (MIR) KOUNTLH RD Anderson PORT ARTHUR PD (AE) SILSBEE PD ANDERSON CO sD (AE) ITX0010000) SOUR LAKE PD PALESTINE PD [TX0010001 1_UM13ERTON PD (IBR) FRANKSTON RD ITX00103001 JASPER CO SO Andrews JASPER PD ANDREWS CO SO [TXOD200001 KIRBYVILLE PD Add^as Padicipalln0 Agencies l Delete Selected i Delete Selected TAdd a- CovorapoAgencloa ❑ Other coverago (Use If ORI not listed or explanailon Is necessary,): No text provided. ❑ National Insurance Grime Bureau (NICB) Used as Match (Documentation and time certification required.) ❑ Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) O Other State or Federal Agency (specify:) Resolution; Complete a Resolution and submit to local governing body for approval. Sample Resolution Is found In the Request for Application or send a request for an electronic copy to gratitsMVCPA@Ixdtnv.gov. The completed and executed Resolution must be attached to this on-line application. Grant Budget Farm MVCPA recommends that the applicant complete the total costs (MVCPA and Cash Match combined) for this program. The applicant can then enter the desired amount of Cash Match (not less than 20% per TAC Title 43, A§57.36), The system will then calculate the correct grant and match amounts, Budget Entry Option: O Enter Total and let system calculate MVCPA Funds and Cash Match, Match Percentage: % O Enter MVCPA and Cash Match Amounts Click on category name to edit budget dotall for that category. Budget Category Personnel l=ringe Overtime Professional and Contract Services Travel Equipment Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) Total Cash Match Percentage Description Total Personnel Total Fringe Total Overtime Total Professional and Contract Services Total Travel MVCPA Expenditures $247,700 $280,000 $627,700 Subcategory Pot Time Personnel Fringe Overtime Professional and Contract Services Travel Gash Match Total Expenditures Expenditures $0 $247,700 $0 $280,000 $0 $527,V00 0,00% MVCPA Funds Cash Match Total In -Kind Match In -Kind Match htlps:llmvcpa.tamu.odulCatalyticConvertorlAppllenllon.asp? 1 ni &FIscalYear =2024&GraMee]DM2&AppID=289 2/9 6110124,10:36 AM Description High Definlllon Night Vision Binoculars 4-Past Automotive Service lift Cordless DOT Peon Marking System Video Wall Board 3 Side Video Display 2- 2023 4X4 1/2 ton Crew Cab 4dr trucks Adel Drone (UAV) Total Equipment Senate f3i11224 GrantAppllcetlon MVCPA In•Klnd Subcategory Pcl Time Funds Cash Match Total Match Equipment $6,800 $12,800 $7,700 $99,500 $20,600 $92,900 $7,400 $247,700 Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) FLOCI(ComoraslLPR's (88) $280,000 Total Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) $280,000 Budget Narrative $0 $6,800 $0 $12'800 $0 $7,700 $0 $99,500 $0 $20,600 $0 $92,900 $0 $7,400 $0 $247,700 $0 $280,000 $0 $280,000 F. Equipment High Definition bight Vision Binoculars (Pulsar HD XP50 Thermal imaging) with built-in photo and recording capability. 2.5x-20x magn€ffcatlon with built-in wl-fi (2,5150hz) allowing for streaming to a smartphone through the Stream Vision 2 Mobile Application. This equipment will be used for nighttime operations to detect Catalytic Converter thieves in larger areas, such as apartment complexes, hotel parking lots and float vehicle parking areas. ($6,800,00) Rotary 4-Post Service Lift with 14,000 pound lifting capacity and 182" wheelbase with closed front (2201SIngle Phase Power and Automotive Lift Institute Certified). Delivery and installation are In the fatal price. This lift will add to the 12,000 pound 4-post service lift the task force already has. The additional lift would be used for Catalytic Converter engraving as well as being used for vehicle inspections relating to other motor vehicle crimes. ($12,800.00) Fiymark Cordless Mint DOT Peon Marking System with an Integrated barcode scanner, from Rocklin Manufacturing Co. The system comes with two batteries, battery charger and protective carrying case. This system will be used to mark Catalytic Converters on vehicles with the corresponding VIN, which will be read by the barcode scanner and automatically populate the system with correct VIN to be stamped on the converter, ($7,700.00) 4X3 Video Wall: Cables & Connectors (16 @ $29.00 each $464.00); Mounting Hardware (16 @ $29,00 each $404.00); Wire Management (16 @ $29.00 each $464.00); AMX,FGN2222A-SA Video, JPEG2000 Decoder, AES67 (12 @ $1,143.00 each $13,716,00); LG.55VSM5J-H Disp, 65" FHD, Even Bezel .44MM (12 @ $4,080.00 each $48,960.00; PEER.DS-VW775 Mount, Smart Mount Supreme (12 @ $414.00 each $4,968.00) Total for Equipment: $60,036,00. Design, Engineering, Fabrication, Project Management, Installation, Commissioning, Training and Warranty $30,349.00. (Total project: $99,385.00) 3 Side Display: Mounting Hardware (2 @ $29.00 Each $58.00); Wire Management (2 @$29.00 Each $58.00); MAX.FGN2222A-SA Video,JPEG2000 Decoder, AES67 (3 @ 1.143.00 Each $3,429.00); LG,86UR340C9UD Disp.TV, 86", 4K, UHD 330NIT (3 @ $2,520.. Each $7,560,00); Peer.ST680 Mount, Universal Tilt for 61" A02" FL (3 @ $147.00 Each $441.00) Total Equipment: $11,546,00, Design, Engineering, Fabrication, Project Management, Installation, Commissioning, Training and Warranty $9,061.00, (Total Projec(: $20,607.00) These Video walls will be used along with the Beaumont Police Department Real Time Crime Center using FUSUS to monitor public and private video feeds throughout the city and area, as a real time force multiplier. This equipment will enable live feeds from ongoing operations, such as live feeds frorn drones, pole cameras, halt vehicles (which the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will be employing) cell phones, ring door boil cameras, FLOCK LPRlCameras and (raffle cameras, This also adds tho ability to respond more quickly and obtain more information on crimes like Catalytic Converter theft from a Motor Vehicle as they occurring or right after they have occurred, This would greatly enhance the efforts of the Task Force In the combatting Catalytic Converter theft, not just in the ability to monitor areas of Catalytic Converter thefts, also the amount of Intelligence that would be gleaned from this effort. 2023 Ford rA50 Crew Cab 4 Door Trucks (2 @ $46,600.00 Each (Total: $92,900,00) One of the vehicles being requested Is to replace a vehicle for the Jefferson County Deputy. The vehicle that had been being used was a seized vehicle from Jefferson County, That vehicle was totaled in a wreck that left the deputy seriously Injured. The driver of the other vehicle was Intoxicated, The Deputy is now driving a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN: 1GNLC2E07DR3615B2) with 128,786 miles on it and Is in poor shape. The other vehicle Is a replacement for a Gray 2016 Ford F-150 (VIN: I r-TEW1CF5GKE60361) and has approximately 118,000 miles on It and Is 8 years old. (Total. $92,900.00) DJ1 Mavic 3T Plus Combo: Comes with Mavic 3T Aircraft (UAV) Mavic 3 Intelligent Flight Battery, mlcroSD Card 64GB, Gimbal Protector, Mavlc 3 Enterprise Series Propellers (Pair) x3, RC Pro Enterprise controller, Screwdriver, USB-C Power Adapter (100W), 100W Power Adaptor AC Cable, USB-C Cable, USB-C to USB-C Cable, Protector Case, DJ€ Mavic 3 Enterprise Series RTK Module, DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series Battery i(it for charging batterles to prolong flight time. ($7,400.00) This drone has a conventional camera (56x Hybrid zoom), as well as, Thermal Imaging (640x512 px), both of which can be viewed simultaneously. The flight lime on one battery is rated at 45 minutes. 3 additional batteries and a Series Charging Hub come with the package for extended flight time in more lengthy surveillance operations. Ideally suited for nighttime operations. Video storage Is 64GB and the video can also be viewed remotely. ($7,400.00) G. Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (ROP) The Task force is requesting funding for 68 FLOCK LPRlCameras. 80 Short Range LPR/Cameras (80 @ $3,000.00 per year $240,000,00) and 8 Lang Range LPRlCameras (8 @ $5,000,00 per year $40,000) for a total of $280,000.00. This contract would be paid yearly and the equipment Is leased, so there would be no equipment Inventory or repairs to equipment, The Flock LPR1Camera system will be an Integral part of the Task Force Intelligence gathering network. This intelligence will be used to Identify Catalytic Converter theft from a Motor Vehicle actors vehicles and increase the probability of identifying actors to make arrests and recover stolen Catalytic Converters. Revenue Ittipssllmvepa,tar3iu.edufCatalyllcConverterlApplicailon,rasp?1=1&FlscalYear=2024&GrantaolD=2&Applt =269 3/9 5/10124, 10:35AM Sonata Bill 224 GrantAppllcatlon Indicate Source of Cash and In -hind Matches for the proposed program. Click on links to go to match detail pages for entry of data. Cash Match In -Kind Match Statistics to Support Grant Problem Statement Reported Casos 2022 2023 Jurisdiction Catalytic Converter Theft Catalytic Converter Theft _ Beaumont PD 428 100 Jefferson CO SO 18 4 Nederland 0 Y 2 Orange PD 14 3 Port Arthur PD 71 10 Kountzo PD 1 0 Sour lake PD 4 0 Victor PD 8 0 Lumberton PD 1 3 Add/Edit Statistics 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. (600 words or loss) The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has been an Integral part of reducing motor vehicle crimes, Including the particularly disruptive Issue of Catalytic Converter Theft, in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, and Jasper Counties since 1993. Comprised of dedicated personnel from the Beaumont Police Department, Port Arthur Police Department, and the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, the task force has consistently worked to combat these crimes, which have significant economic and social Impacts on the affected communities, Catalytic Converter Theft not only causes financial losses for Individuals and businesses but also disrupts essential activltles such as work commutes, school runs, medical visits, and grocory shopping. The ripple effects extend to industries like petrochemicals, which rely on uninterrupted transportation for their operations. To address this pressing Issue, the task force plans to leverage technology and force mulllpliers such as License Plate Readers (LPRs 1 Cameras), drones, and night vision binoculars, as well as the Beaumont Police Department Real Time Crime Center, to gather Intelligence on Catalytic Converter theft activities. Additionally, the task force will continue Inspections of Metal Recycling 1=Hullos, Used Parts Dealers, and Salvage Yards and Repair Shops to identify any entities involved In the Illegal purchase or sale of stolen Catalytic Converters, This Intelligence-gathoring effort Will utilize various sources, Including community Input, crime patterns, and trends analysis, as well as surveillance, covert operations, and tips from programs like Crime Stoppers, The €mplemontatlon of SB224, known as The Deputy Darren AlmendarezAct, will enhance legal support to arrest and prosecute offenders involved In Catalytic Converter Theft, By working closely with the judicial system, the task force alms to ensure thorough Investigations and maximize prosecution outcomes. Furthermore, community engagement and education initiatives will play a crucial role in preventing Catalytic Converter Theft. This Includes awareness presentations, marking events for Catalytic Converters, and fostering relationships with law enforcement agencies wlthln and outside the coverage area to facilitate collaboration and Information sharing. Ultimately, [lie goal of the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Is to reduce Catalytic Converter theft and enhance the safety and security of all communities in the State of Texas through proactive enforcement, public educallon, and collaborative efforts, 1.2 Describe the taskforeo governing, organization and command structures. Include a description of the nature of support and agreements that will be In place If the grant Is awarded. Provide any details unique to the taskforce organization or geographical target area. Describe whether any part of this grant will be directed to serve a specific target population (or subset of the community)? The SoulheaM Texas Auto Theft Task Force is a part of the Beaumont Police Department Criminal Investigations Division. There Is a Captain of the Division, with Lieutenants over the units In the Division, The Auto Theft Task Force has a Lieutenant over the unit, that IS also designated as the Commander 1 Program Director, The Lieutenant is responsible for oversight of all aspects of Ilia Auto Theft Task Force and the grant, The Task Force Commander has a Sergeant that Is designated as the Supervisor / Program Manager. The Sergeant Is responsible for case asslgmnonts, monthly reports, quarterly progress reports and all other dally / weekly / monthly supervisory duties pertaining to case investigations, proposed activities or operations which further the grant goals and ensure that they are met. Investigators are responsible for case Investigations and all other duties that are assigned. There are four Investigators from the Beaumont Police Department, one Investigator from the Jefferson County Sheriffs Department and one Investigator from the Port Arthur Police Department. There will be Interlocal agreements In place with each of the four counties Included In tire coverage area, as well as the participating sub grantee Departments, Jefferson County Sheriffs Department and Port Arthur Police Deparlmonl. Thera will also be letters of agreement with the District Attorneys 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) the counties have a combined population of approximately 430,000, with nearly 60% residing In Jefferson County. The four -county project area Is In the southeast httpa:lfmvcpn.inmu,EidulCataiyticCanverterCApl�€lcation.asp71 1&FlscaiYenr�?.07.48Grantaet0�28AppIDw2Ga 4/9 5/10/24, 10:35AM Senate Bill 2.24 Grant Application corner of the state, will) a combined area of 2,361 square miles. There are 20 local law enforcement agencies in the coverage area. The major roadways which bisect the coverage area are as follows: Interstate 10 goes directly through Orange and Jefferson Counties and is the major souther, coast to coast Interstate highway in tale United States. Highway 00 Is also a major highway which cuts through the center of Ilia City of Beaumont east to west. Slate Highway 105 also comes through Beaumont from ilia 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 Is south of Beaumont closer to the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and runs from Winnio, TX to near Orange, TX, The Port of Beaumont, the Port of Port Arthur and the Fort of Orange are also in the coverage area. The Coverage area Is bounded by the Gull of Mexico to the south and ilia Sabine River to Ilia fast, abutting the Louisiana state line in Orange County. The Neches River Is the waterway that Is the eastern boundary of the City of Beaumont and emptlas Into the Sabine River near the Gulf of Mexico. Beaumont Is the largest city along Interstate 10 between Houston and Baton Rouge, LA. The Beaumont area Is also tile 6111 most densely populated area In the State. Tile City of Beaumont has a population of 115,013. The estimated daytime population, according to TxDoT (Beaumont Commuling Area Reports Portal), swells to 135,805. That Influx of 20,792 also brings more vehicles into the city Increasing tine number of vehicles that become targets of Catalytic Converter Theft, There are over 100,000 vehicles per day that pass through Ilia city limits of Beaumont on Interstate 10. (TXDOT TTP Web ViewerAADT) TXDOT reported there were over 300,000 vehicles registered within our four -county coverage area In 2021. More than half of those vehicles are In Jefferson County, which is primarily urban and suburban areas. The four -county project area had 631 vehicles that suffered Catalytic Converter thefts for 2022 and 119 Catalytic Converter thefts reported for 2023, (Numbers obtained from project area agencies that had accurate records of Catalytic Converter thefts) According to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records, there are 11 licensed Metal Recycling Entities In the four -county coverage area. 'there are 12 Used Auto Paris Recyclers in the four -county coverage area, The entire population of the coverage area will be served by [lie task force. The amount of service will be dictated by tho need for assistance from agencies in the coverage area, Investigations that lead to different specific areas and on the rise or fall In Ilia frequency of Catalytic Converter Thefts In that specific community or geographic area. Grant Problem Statement 2.1 Provide an assessment of the Catalytic Converter Theft problem in the coverage area of [his application. Include loss data consistent with the reported Incident numbers above. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force coverage area has experienced an enormous Increase In Catalytic Converter theft since 2020. The thefts, driven by tl)e price of precious metals, which are found In Catalytic Converters, such as Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium, The trace precious metals, which act as the catalysts In the converter, essentially convert/reduce the hydrocarbons In the exhaust of combustion engines, creating less environmentally harmful emissions. The catalytic converters are harvested by street level criminals and then sold to "fences". These "middle men" In turn sell ilia converters to Metal Recyclers, Once the metals are melted and separated life Metal Recyclers can sell the precious metals, This market grow exponentially as prices of Rhodlum, Palladium and Platinum soared in 2021-2023. This huge Increase In metal prices drove the Catalytic Converter theft market. Rhodlum prices surged from approximately $6,000 per ounce In early 2021 to over $20,000 per ounce by mid-2023. Palladium prices rose from around $2,000 per ounce In early 2021 to over $3,000 per ounce In mid-2023. Platinum prices saw a more modest Increase, from about $1,000 per ounce In early 2021 to around $1,200 par ounce in mid-2023, Due to the increase in precious metal prices, the offenders then have the opportunity to increase the reward for a relatively low risk crime, which Is extremely hard to detect, from a law enforcement perspective. The offenders only need a reciprocating saw with metal cutting blades, These offenders usually target vehicles that sit higher off the ground, such as trucks and SUV`s. They also target vehicles with more than one converter. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force experienced the highest theft rates from Toyota Vohielos during 2022-2023, More specifically Tundra and Tacoma Pick -Up Trucks. These vehicles have more than one Catalytic Converter. Tile Tundra has 4 Catalytic Converters, two on each exhaust. The Tacoma has two Catalytic Converters on the single exhaust, The Beaumont area is located approximately 80 miles east of Houston and runs all the way to the Louisiana State Line, Interstate 10 Is a direct access highway from Houston and became the target of many Catalytic Converter thieves during 2022--2023. Many collaborations were conducted wilt) Houston PD and Harris County during that time, Identifying several actors in both jurisdictions. There ware also local actors identified and arraslod as well, The Legislature passed HB 4110, restricting Metal Recyclers ability to purchase and sell Catalytic Converters. This had little effect on the theft rates, due to the still rising metal prices. This also created the need to transport the converters out of the state In order to soil them, During this time period actors were now going across the Louisiana State Line In order to avoid detection. The Task Force was able to work with at least one Metal Recycler in Louisiana to identify some of the local Catalytic Convertor thieves and made at least three arrests on prolific offenders from the Beaumont area. The operations conducted by Houston PD, Harris County SO and other Houston Area agencies after the death of Deputy Darren Almendarez, had a significant affect on the Catalytic Converter theft rate in ilia Beaumont area, Tills, followed by The Deputy Darren AlmendarezAct (SB 224), which gave funding and a law with teeth, are huge steps In the battle against Catalytic Converter theft. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force project area has recorded at least 663 Catalytic Converter thefts (based on the statistics above, which are agencies that had accurate records of Catalytic Converter theft from a Motor Vehicle) during the 2022-2023 Grant years. This is substantial whon figuring just replacement cost to the consumer. During the holght of the Covid-19 pandemic some estimates for replacement of the Catalytic Converter/Exhaust system were as high as $8,000.00 and a wait of up to three months for the parts, due to the high demand and the disruption of ilia supply chain, These thefts In many cases furthered the disruption, aggravating the Issue. Based on a very conservative average of $2,000,00 per Catalytic Converter system, would be over $1,300,000.00. This doesn't take Into account the social and economic losses, such as lost time at worst, missed doctors visits, Inability to get kids to school, deliveries that could not got made etc. These costs are exponentially incalculable. Catalytic Converter Theft from a Motor Vehicle is costly to everyone In the Slate of Texas and hit the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force coverage area hard economically and socially, Many businesses were closed down for undetermined lengths of time dire to those thefts, not to mention the families that suffered additional hardships. 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 )lien complete a fellable form called GSA. hops:f/rnvct)a.tamu.ecltl/Cal€ilyllcGonv©rterlAppllcatlorl,asp?1 d1&FlscalYaar�2024&GranleelDw2&ApplD=269 6/9 6110/24, 10:35 AM Senate 13111 224 Grant Application MVCPA programs must completely describe the actions, methods and tactics that law enforcement and civilian staff will perform for each of the categories below. Describe the reliance on technology or other program elements to solve the problem statement above and goals below. Functions must be detailed and consistent with (lie requested budget. If a grant is awarded, funds expended towards activities not described In this section will result In Ilia reimbursement being denied. Part 1 3.1 Functions of the proposed program related to Catalytic Converter Theft from a orator vehicle. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force will utilize multiple Goals, Strategies and Activ€ties to reduce the Incidence of Catalytic Converter Theft from a Motor Vehicle, employing a comprehensive program including "Force Multipliers" such as LPR's ! Cameras, Drones and Night Vision devices to address and reduce the problem. Strategy: Reduce the Incidence of Catalytic Convertor Theft: Goals: Identify and Target Offenders and Prolific Offenders - Collect Intelligence - Collaborate with Law Enforcement Agencies and other Organizations - Community Crime Prevention Campaign. Activities: Identify and target Offenders and Prolific Offenders: Offenders In Catalytic Converter theft from a motor vehlclo will be Idontitiod by Information and intelligence gathered from offense reports, Intelligence gained from arrests, informants, other law enforcement agencies, LPR's (FLOCK Cameras and dedicated Video Wall Boards to supplement the Beaumont PD Real Time Crime Center Monitoring System, as well as provide real time live feed access and monitoring of operations conducted by the Southeast Texas Auto Theft cask Force, which will be instrumental In Intelligence gathering), surveillance observations (Including the use of Drones and Night Vision Binoculars), bait operations, repair shop Inspections, salvage yard inspections, metal recyaler Inspections, as well as used Auto Parts resale location Inspections. The Beaumont Police Department Crime Analyst will also used to a degree to determine patterns or trends In these offenses. Tile offenders will be the target of investigations based on the method of operation Involved In the orlme, types of vehicles being targeted, geographical location of Ilia crimes and any Information or evidence pointing to or linking them to the crime(s). Covert operations will be used to target catalytic converter theft from a motor vehicle offenders, such as, bait operations, surveillance (Drones and Night Vision Binoculars) and LPR system data mining (FLOCK cameras), as well as witnesses or video from crime scenes, to Identify offenders and determine If there Is an organized criminal enterprise Involved. Catalytic Converter Theft from a Motor Vehicle requires an Involved plan using LPR's (FLOCK Cameras) as a large intelligence gathering data base, These cameras, which will placed throughout the city of Beaumont In areas near and around Salvage Yards, Metal Recyclers and Used Auto Parts Dealers, as well as main thoroughfares and highways, working in conjunction with the Axon Camera system that is already In place at Ilia Beaumont Police Department In all patrol vehicles, which are also LPR's, will be the focal point of the Intelligence gathering mechanism, There are numerous Individuals working alone and organized criminal rings, committing these thefts. There are often no real patterns to follow, such as general time frames, as they occur at all times of the day; geographical areas are unlimited and random; when the crime Is committed, the actors are generally not visible, as they are under a vehicle. The properly taken Is not generally traceable and may be sold In other states. Therefore, Intelligence collection and collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, In and out of the coverage area will be essentiat. )developing relationships with privately owned businesses, in and out of the coverage area, that deal in catalytic converter sales or purchases, will be priority in order to obtain information 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 further, Collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and other organizations: Collaboration with law enforcement agencies in and out of the project area and other MVCPA State Task Forces to determine crime trends, patterns and suspected offenders, through intelligence sharing. This includes Information or intelligence involving juvenile offenders. Assisting other agencies with Catalytic Converter Theft from a Motor Vehicle. This collaboration will be necessary In determining if the crimes are being committed by an organized ring, If it Is one individual or a crime of opportunity, The collaboration would Include the District Attorney's Offices fn the jurisdictions affected, to help them understand the scope and importance of the crime(s) and provide any additional Information that might be needed to properly prosecute the offender(s) utilizing `i"he Deputy Darren AlmendarezAct to achieve the maximum Incarceration result. Community Crime Prevention and Awareness is a component of the overall program. Information and instruction for the public is important to aid In the 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, mass Catalytic Converter engraving events marking converters with a standardized engraving making the converter traceable to a specific vehicle or giving the ability to detect that the converter has been altered giving the presumption of theft and Public Service Announcements through the Beaumont Police Department, along with Social Media. 3.4 Functions of the proposed program related to preventing Catalytic Converter Theft The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force proposes to utilize training, education and public awareness programs, In an effort to reduce catalytic converter theft from a motor vehicle. These efforts will be focused on training of law enforcement officers in the project area at an annual Motor Vehicle Crimes TCOLE approved training class, roll call training conducted by task force personnel at the Beaumont Police Department and dissemination of the information to agencies within the project area. This information will include the latest Catalytic Converter theft from a motor vehicle Intelligence, as it is acquired and any Information on actor(s) / vohlcle(s) Involved. This Information may be relayed or d€stributed to individual agencies in or out of the project area, as determined by relevance or necessity, for timely action relating to frequency or urgency of the crime pattern or trend. The Task Force will also attend Neighborhood Association Meetings, as deemed necessary to educate the public on methods to minimize becoming a victim of Catalytic Convertor Theft, These practices would Include, securing vehicles at night In a garage or well lit area, purchasing aftermarket catalytic converter protection devices, marking catalytic converters with heat resistant bright colored paint or engraving the VIN on the converter and adding vibration sensors to the vehicle with a car alarm, The task force would also set dales for engraving of Catalytic Converters to be conducted at the Task Force Office, These engraving events would be coordinated with the local agencies In the project area and with other MVCPA task forces for regional or statewide ovents. Tire task force will also use lho media and social media to publicize Information on how to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of Catalytic Converter theft. 3.6 Collaboration Effort -- Describe the taskforce rnethod to collaborate, and not duplicate existing activities. Describe the cross boundaries regional approach to grant activity Implementation, Describe how the applicant staff and jurisdiction will coordinate with other taskforces and law enforcement agencies to implement this program, bllps:llmvcpa.tame.edulCatolylicconvorlerlApplicatlon.asp71=1&FlscalYear�2D24&GratrloolD=2&ApplD=2G9 (3/9 6/10124, 10:36AM Senate 8111224 Grant Application The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force maintains a close working relationship with the agencies In the coverage area. Regular communication and Interaction with these agencies allows for information and Intelligence exchanges, reducing duplication of activities. The Task Force Is called on by these agendas when they experience an Issue related to motor vehicle crimes, Including Catalytic Converter theft from a motor vehicle. The task force also networks with other task forces in the region. Statowide collaboration is facilitated, In great part, through the MVCPA monthly webinars. These exchanges illustrate how information on trends and patterns that are occurring In other parts of the state, may predict that they will be occurring In our area and vice versa. Task Force personnel make regular contact with task forces in (tie region rerdarding active cases. These collaborations have resulted In recoveries In all aspects of motor vehicle crimes and catalytic convertor theft, as well as suspect development and apprehensions. Communication is Elie key to coordination and collaboration to minimize duplication and maximize deconfliction. Project area agencies also call on the Southeast Texas Auto 'Theft Task Force for any resources that might be available through the task force and are always accommodated if possible. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force fosters these long-standing relationships, maintaining these ailiaribes and working toward the common good for the project area and the State of Texas. 3.7 If the proposed application requests any exceptions or deviation from any general grant rules, RFA conditions or grant adminlstrative policy, please Indicate In the section below. Indicate the section of the specific Issue and citation that you are asking the MVCPA to consider and the rational for the request. The Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force Is not requesting any exceptions or deviations from rules, conditions or policies. Part 11 Goals, Strategles, and Activities Select Goals, Strategies, and Activity Targets for the proposed program described in (lie applicalion. Click on the link above to open a new table called Goals, Strategies, and Activity. Applicants will review the statutory and optional activities. The first section Is the statutory measures. Grantees may not provide targets for this section but need to review the descripttons to ensure that they understand the statutory minimurn requirements associated with this grant. Applicants will then review the other Items and estimate targets for only the activities that the applicant has described and plans to complete under this application. Ira Activity Measure Target 1 Goal 1. Reduce the Incidence of Catalytic Converter Theft through Enforcement Strategies 1.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activlttas that Result in the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Catalytic Converter Theft 1.1.1 Identify groups of catalytic convoter Number of catalytic convetor theft groups idontifiod. Include gangs, cartels or other 2 theft offenders through intelligence criminal enterprise with two or more members gathering, come analysis and the use of informants 1.1.2 Identify and documenVrecord prolific Number ldenlifiedidocumented offenders 2 Catalytic Converter Theft offenders [Prolific is defined as "linked to Catalytic Converter Theft offenses three or more (Imes"] 1.1.5 Conduct inspections of local businesses related to vehicle enterprise (transportation code or occupation code authorized companies such as salvage yard, repair shop, parts recycling center, used car dealership, salvage rebulider, title service company, other). 1.1.6 Conduct bait vehicle operations that target Catalytic Converter Theft offenders 1.1.8 Deploy license plate readers (LPR) 1.1.9 Respond to laskforce license plate reader (LPR) alert notifications 1,1,12 Conduct covert operations targeting Catalytic Converter Theft offenders 1.1.13 Conduct warrant "round -up" operations targeting catalytic converter crime offenders, Including people wanted for Catalytic Converter Theft Number of businesses Inspected Number of bait vehicle deployments. include Catalytic Converter Theft bait operations here, Number of times LPR deployed. Deploy: If stationary unit then total number of days or partial days unit was operable and on. Mobile unit number of days the unit was on and operable. Number of times Investigators responded to taskforce LPR alert notifications regardless of whether vehicle was located Number of covert oporalions Number of warrant round -up operations performed Catalytic Converter Theft 1.1.15 increase the recovery rate of stolen Report the number of Calalytic Convertors recovered by taskforce motor vehicle Catalytic Converter Theft h1lps:ilmvcpa.tamu,edulCatalytIoConvorter/Application.asp?1w1&Rscaftar2024&Grarite elD=2&App1D=269 719 5/10/24, 10:36AM Sonat© 13111224 Grant Application 1D Activity Measure Target 1.1.16 Increase the clearance rate of Report (tie number of Catalytic Converter Theft cases cleared Catalytic Converter Theft 1.1.17 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft by taskforco arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft 1.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result In Reduction of incidents of Catalytic Converter Theft 1.2,1 Provide Agency Assists for Catalytic Number or agency assists reiated to catalytic conveter theft. Assist means 10 Converter Theft responding or answering questions via phone, e-mail, or In person. Providing recommendation, guldanco, strategy, support or information that other 1_EOs will use to resolve (heir cases. The assist generally does not have the direct responsibility for an investigation nor uses LEO authority. The assist helps another L.EO or agency investigate cases. Analysts and civilian employees will record their assists to outside LEOS and agencles rnet here along with officers. 1,2.2 Collaborate with other units or Number of times collaborated within departments or SOs participating In taskforco 5 divisions Q o, homicide, vice, related to Catalytic Converter Theft. Collaboration means physically using law narootica, etc.) within the taskforce enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw departments) where there were upon or aid in the investigation Intended to further the resolution of any case, crimes Involving catalytic converter Identify parties to crime, identify vehicles, Interview witnesses/suspects and theft, include all participating apprehend suspects. Collaboration will Include any help, recommendation, Jurisdiction departments here. contribution or support requested From or provided to another unit or offered by tine taskforco that aids in the furtherance of Catalytic Converter Theft investigations. ' 1.2.3 Collaborate with all other outside LE Number of times collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law 5 agencies and other organizations that enforcement agencies and organizations that assist In the reduction of Catalytic assist In (lie reduction of Catalytic Converter Theft. Collaboration rnneans physically using law enforcement resources, Converter Theft. Include all coverage tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid In (tie jurisdictions here 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 Catalytic Converter Theft Investigations 1,2,5 Conduct intelligence Information- Number of Intelligence meetings attended (Include attending as presenter, sharing (Personal attendance) participant or attendee) 1.2.6 Conduct Intelligence Information- Crime analysis bulletins disseminated (Include Information distributed to law sharing (Written Information) enforcement agencies via text, email, or Intra-net communications) 1.2.7 Collaborate with other MVCPA Number of times collaborated with other MVCPA taskforces that assist In the taskforces reduction in Catalytic Converter Theft 3 Goal 3: Educate/Train Citizens and Qualified Personnel In Detection and Prevention of Catalytic Converter Theft 31 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, vehicle displays, brochures, etc.) 3,1,2 Conduct educational presentations to Numbor of presentations. Presentation means In person, on-line, original written the public document, article, or webpage, 3.1.4 Conduct vehicle identification Number of etching events. Including catalytic converters. Initlativelevent 3.1.4.1 Conduct vefnlcla Identification Number of Participants/Attendeos Catalytic Converters Marked) Initiativefevent 3.1.6 Purchase advertisements In local Number of advertisements purchased or provided complimentary for taskforco. outlets Include all types of media purchased or provided free (social, tv, utility Inserts, billboards, transportation, etc.) 3.1.7 Utilize social media outlets (l;acebook, Number of postings In social media outlets 10 Twitter, Instagrarn, etc.) 3.1.8 Deploy outdoor public notification Number of deployments per month (if sign remains several months, count as 1 slgnage deployment per mon(h) 3.1.10 Conduct media outreach, Including, Number of outreaches 2 public servlce announcements, press releases, and interviews 3.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Law Enforcement Training Activities to Educate Officers on Recognition and Apprehension of Stolen Vehicles and Property 3.2.1 Conduct law enforcement training Number of classes provided for TCOLE credit 1 (TOOLE) 3.2,3 Conduct vehicle (Arnes presentations Number of classes or presentations. Presentations may Include electronic roll call 5 to law enforcement agencies (non documents, shift BOLOS and other written or presented materials based on local TOOLE) practices, https,lfmvcpaJaniu.edu/GatalytfcConverfer/Appllcattan.asp71=1&FlscatYearp2024&GrantoalD=2&Applr]=259 s/a 6/10124, 10:35AM Senate 13111 224 Grant Applicallon Grant Evaluation 41 Describe the local method and/or practice used to collect the data for reporting Goats, Strategies, and Activities and to evaluate the grant program effectiveness. Describe managomont and staff participation, Include descrlptlons of systems (forms and software) that will be used to ensure reliable and accurate data is collected and reported. Describe any other evaluation methods used In the appilcant agency to determine offoclivoness or cost efficiency of the program. The local evaluation process estabilshos accountability and measurement of progress through collection of data and Information throughout the chain of command, Investigators are required to keep activity logs and submit monthly reports to the Program Manager. The Task Force Supervisor/Program Manager reviews cases and monitors the activities of investigators, The Program Director overseas the entire operation, including the fisld supervisor, and malntalns records of activity and spending, The Program Director works closely with the Beaumont CFO's grant coordinator and reports as necessary to the department heads of the participating agencies to discuss progress and/or problems, NIf3RS data for all agencies within the project area will be closely monitored to determine the overall impact of Task Force offorls. Personal activity logs and specific reports will be maintained to log progress on stated objectives. These Include information detailing such things as the number of bait operations, Inspections and public awareness Iniflativos performed. They will also record other items like arrests made, cases filed, Catalytic Converters recovered, and 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 bo accompanied by documentation supporting the Information given. The Project Manager will then compile that information into the quarterly Progress Reports that are forwarded to MVCPA. All other MVCPA required reporting will be completed by the Program Manager, such as the year end progress report. 4.2 Provide any other suggested measures that would bettor 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. None Noted, TxGMS Standard Assurances by ).coal Governments U We acknowledge reviewing the TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Govemments as promulgated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and agree to abide by the lorms stated therein, 19T11h7 • . •i r,,.� , .. ,� .r: w.. ..... . e �...., ., _,A.. Ta_. V Wr��:l�tr�rkarlrd,o� rrttps:1/Mvcpa,temu,adu/catoly11oconvertor/Appllcatlan, asp? I=I&FlsGaftar2024&GranleelDn2&App10=269 919