HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 - RESO 16 - CATPA GrantCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 16
SERIES OF 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $99,000 TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE
COLORADO AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge is a participating member of the Denver
Metropolitan Area Auto Theft Task Force, funded through the Colorado Auto Theft
Prevention Authority (CATPA); and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a grant from the Colorado Auto Theft Task
Force in the total amount of $99,000, consisting of $70,000 for the purchase of a covert
vehicle and $29,000 for the purchase and installation of a mobile license plate reader;
and
WHEREAS, the purchase of a dedicated covert vehicle and license plate reader will enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in investigating and disrupting
organized vehicle theft and related criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the grant requires a supplemental budget appropriation
in the amount of $99,000 in the 2026 General Fund budget to recognize both the
expenditure and corresponding reimbursement revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, COLORADO THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby accepts the grant award from the Colorado
Auto Theft Task Force in the amount of $99,000 for the purchase of a covert vehicle and mobile license plate reader.
Section 2. The 2026 General Fund Budget is hereby amended to reflect a
supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $99,000 from General Fund
undesignated reserves to account No. 100-80807-303 for the expenditure and corresponding grant reimbursement revenue.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary to
accept and administer the grant award in accordance with its terms and conditions.
DONE AND RESOLVED on this 9th day of March 2026.
______________________________
Korey Stites, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________ Janeece Hoppe, City Clerk