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Decatur council ratifies law-enforcement equipment grant application
Summary
Council ratified a grant application to the Texas governor’s office to obtain ballistic equipment and vehicle-related elements worth about $37,000–$38,000 if awarded, and designated the city manager as the authorized official.
Council ratified Resolution R2025-11-31 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas governor’s office for law-enforcement vehicle equipment and ballistic protection valued at approximately $37,000–$38,000 if awarded.
Staff described the item as a scheduling necessity: the grant deadline preceded the normal agenda cycle, so staff required ratification instead of prior council approval. Staff said there is no financial risk to the city and the award would cover ballistic equipment and vehicle elements at no local cost. Council moved to ratify the application, the motion was seconded and adopted by voice vote.
Mayor McQuiston and staff indicated the police department brought the opportunity forward and staff recommended ratification to secure the potential equipment at no local expenditure.
