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Council asks staff to clarify $300,000 drone grant and Carrollton interlocal agreement

Farmers Branch City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Council members sought clarification on J3, an interlocal cooperation agreement with Carrollton related to a $300,000 drone grant; Police Chief Kevin McCoy said the grant was one year, equipment purchased, and the ILA establishes a task force and supports reimbursement requests.

Councilman Neal asked for clarification about agenda item J3—"consider approving resolution interlocal cooperation agreement with Carrollton"—focusing on whether the $300,000 referenced would be a recurring cost. Kevin McCoy, chief of police, explained the grant was a one‑year $300,000 award to purchase drones and that the city’s matching obligation…

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