Res 46-2026 FY 2027 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), 05/05/2026 Resolution No. 46-2026
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for a
grant from the FY 2027 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
(MVCPA), request for application — SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant in
an amount up to $309,000
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Texas Transportation Code Chapter 1006
and the Texas Administrative Code Title 43; Part 3; Chapter 57, entities are eligible to
receive grants from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority to provide financial
support to law enforcement agencies for economic automobile theft enforcement teams
and to combat motor vehicle burglary in the jurisdiction; and,
WHEREAS, this grant program will assist this jurisdiction to combat catalytic
converter theft; and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council agrees that in the event of loss or
misuse of grant funds, the Wichita Falls City Council assures that the funds will be
returned to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AND ORDERED THAT:
Stephen Calvert, Chief Financial Officer, is designated as the Authorized Official
to apply for, accept, decline, modify, or cancel the grant application for the Motor Vehicle
Crime Prevention Authority Grant Program and all other necessary documents to accept
said grant; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Scott Vaughn, Deputy Chief of Police, is
designated as the Program Director and Krystal Bolton, Financial Officer, is designated
as the Financial Officer for this grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of May, 2026.
— MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk