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Bonham council authorizes application for 2026 Auto Theft Task Force grant
Summary
The Bonham City Council unanimously approved a resolution to submit an application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the 2026 Auto Theft Task Force Grant Program, a one-year reimbursement grant with a funding cycle beginning Sept. 1, 2026.
The Bonham City Council voted unanimously April 30 to authorize the city to apply for the 2026 Auto Theft Task Force Grant Program administered by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority.
Police Captain Elliott presented a brief overview of the grant, describing it as a one-year, budget-reimbursement program with a funding cycle scheduled to begin Sept. 1, 2026, and outlined the application process. Councilmember Clark Smith moved to approve the resolution authorizing the city to submit an application; Councilmember Sam Fox seconded the motion. The motion carried, 4-0.
Why it matters: The Auto Theft Task Force grant supports local law-enforcement efforts to combat vehicle-related crimes by providing reimbursable funding for eligible program costs. The council’s authorization allows the city to pursue that funding; the minutes do not specify which department staff will prepare or submit the application.
What happened at the meeting: The special called session convened at 11:30 a.m. at Bonham City Hall. After the police captain’s overview, councilmembers voted to send the application forward. A subsequent motion to adjourn passed and the meeting ended at 11:35 a.m.
Next steps: The resolution authorizes the city to submit an application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the 2026 Auto Theft Task Force Grant Program. The minutes do not list a timeline for application submission or identify the staff member responsible for the application.
