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RES 1720 06/10/2025RESOLUTION NO: 1720 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS, APPROVING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE CRIMES PREVENTION AUTHORITY (MVCPA) FY2026 SB 224 CATALYTIC CONVERTER GRANT PROGRAM AND AGREEING TO DESIGNATE AN OFFICIAL TO ADMINISTER THE GRANT. WHEREAS, The City of Cibolo Council has applied or wishes to apply to the Motor Vehicle Crimes Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY 26 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Motor Vehicle Crimes Prevention Authority (MVCPA) has made funds available for law enforcement projects for the Catalytic Converter Grant during the 2025- 26 fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the increased funding source would benefit the City of Cibolo in its endeavor to reduce crime; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Texas Transportation Code Chapter 1006 and Texas Administrative Code Title 43; Part 3; Chapter 57, entities are eligible to receive grants from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authorityto provide financial support to law enforcement taskforces and agencies for economic motor vehicle theft, including catalytic converter theft; and WHEREAS this grant program will assist this jurisdiction in combating catalytic converter theft as well as other motor vehicle -related crime; and WHEREAS, the City of Cibolo has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the grant funds, the City of Cibolo agrees and assures that the grant funds will be returned in full to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and ordered that Thedrick Andres, Sr, Chief of Police, 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 John Wells, Lieutenant, is designated as the Program Director and Anna Miranda, Finance Director, is designated as the Financial Officer for this grant. City of Cibolo Page 1 of 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cibolo on the I 01 day of June, 2025. ATTEST - Peggy Cimics, TRMC, City Secretary APPROV Mark Allen, Mayor city of Cibob Page 2 of 2 Senate Bill 224 Grant Application for 2026 Request for Application (RFA). Primary Agency / Grantee Legal Name: City of Cibolo Organization Type: Law Enforcement Organization ORI (if applicable): 7X0940600: CIBOLO PD (AE) Program Title Please enter a short description of the proposed program that can be used as the title. 2.0: High Enforcement Activity Team - Enhanced Vehicle Crime Suppression Initiative Application Category (See Request for Applications [RFA] for category details and descriptions RFA Priority Funding Section): O Continued Grant - Only available to agencies that have a 2025 grant. These are annual competitive grants for the program described in the application. The program must be submitted for substantially the same program as the previous year. The requested funds, match funds, and in-kind match must be within 5% of the previous year but in any event may not go below the 20% minimum cash match requirement. The number of staff positions must be within 5% of the total positions. Awarded activities are funded on a reimbursement basis. O Modified Grant - Only available to agencies that have a 2025 grant. The grantee will only enter the portion with a difference more or less than 5% of their current grant. These are annual competitive grants that require a minimum cash match of 20% for the program described in the application. Awarded activities are funded on a reimbursement basis MVCPA Program Category (see RFA and TAC 43, 3 §57.14). Check all that apply. O Law Enforcement, Detection and Apprehension la Prosecution, Adjudication and Conviction 19 Reduction of the Theft of Catalytic Converters 12 Education Programs and Marketing Taskforce Grant Participation and Coverage Area Provide a General Description of the Participating and Coverage Area of this Grant Application The City of Cibolo, located in Guadalupe County, Texas, covers over 15 square miles and serves a population exceeding 35,000 residents. Positioned along major transit corridors such as Interstate 35, the city faces elevated risks of motor vehicle crimes, including catalytic converter theft and organized trafficking. This grant will support the High Enforcement Activity Team (HEAT 2.0), which operates within Cibolo?s jurisdiction and coordinates regionally with partner agencies to target high-risk zones. Define in the tables below the grant relationships and geographic area of the Catalytic Converter program: Applicant will add the participating and coverage agencies from the ORI list below. If an agency is not in the ORI list, please include the agency and role in the general description above. Make sure to follow the definitions below and select an agency in the dropdown. Use the Add as Participating Agency or Add as Coverage Agency button to populate the list. Participating Agencies are agencies that materially participate in the grant application through the exchange of funds for reimbursement and cash match. Participafing agencies are defined after the grant award by interlocal/interagency agreements. Each applicant must select their own agency first. Then select agencies that will receive or provide funding and/or resources. [Note: Interlocal/interagency agreements do not need to be submitted with the application. Interlocal agreements will need to be executed prior to the first payment being made if selected for a grant. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended.] Coverage, Agencies are agencies that provided some level of coverage, assistance or support by this grant application but will not materially exchange funds as cash match or reimbursement. The coverage is not supported by an after the award with interlocal/interagency agreements. Coverage agencies as law enforcement agencies may have jurisdictional coverage agreements unrelated to the grant (Ex. City Y is within County X or vice versa). Agencies selected in this list include agencies that will be covered or where the agency indicates that their agency will coordinate or call upon the program. Letters of support with the application from the participating agencies are strongly recommended. Participating Agencies Coverage Agencies TX0940600 CIBOLO PD (AE) O Other Coverage (Use if ORI not listed or explanation is necessary.): No text provided. O National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICE) Used as Match (Documentation and time certification required.) O Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) O Other State or Federal Agency (specify:) Resolution: Complete a Resolution and submit to local governing body for approval. Sample Resolution is found in the Request for Application or send a request for an electronic copy to grantsMVCPA@txdmv.gov. The completed and executed Resolution must be attached to this on-line application. Grant Budget Form MVCPA recommends that the applicant complete the total costs (MVCPA and Cash Match combined) for this program. The applicant can then enter the desired amount of Cash Match (not less than 20% per TAC Title 43, A§57.36). The system will then calculate the correct grant and match amounts. Budget Entry Option: OO Enter Total and let system calculate MVCPA Funds and Cash Match, Match Percentage: 20% O Enter MVCPA and Cash Match Amounts Click on category name to edit budget detail for that category Professional and Contract Services Total Professional and Contract Services Cash MVCPA Match Total In -Kind Budget Category Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Match Personnel $174,459 $34,892 $209,351 Fringe $59,215 $11,843 $71,058 Overtime $30,000 $6,000 $36,000 Professional and Contract Services Travel $22,027 $4,405 $26,432 Equipment $190,000 $38,000 $228,000 Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) $11,000 $2,200 $13,200 Total $486,701 $97,340 $584,041 Cash Match Percentage 20.00% Pct MVCPA In -Kind Description Subcategory Time Funds Cash Match Total Match Personnel Officer Investigator/LEO 100 $58,690 $11,738 $70,428 Officer InvestigatorILEO 100 $58,690 $11,738 $70,428 Crime Analyst CrimeAnalysULE 100 $57,079 $11,416 $68,495 Professional Total Personnel 300 $174,459 $34,892 $209,351 Fringe Officer 1 Investigator/LEO $19,921 $3,984 $23,905 Officer 2Investigator/LEO $19,921 $3,964 $23,905 Crime Analyst CrimeAnalysULE $19,373 $3,875 $23,248 Professional Total Fringe $59,215 $11,843 $71,058 Overtime Officer 1 Investigator/LEO $15,000 $3,000 $18,000 Officer Investigator/LEO $15,000 $3,000 $18,000 Total Overtime $30,000 $6,000 $36,000 Professional and Contract Services Total Professional and Contract Services Pct MVCPA In -Kind Description Subcategory Time Funds Cash Match Total Match Travel MVCPA Conference x 4 Training In -State $7,847 $1,569 $9,416 TXLEAN Crime Analyst Conference Training In -State $1,250 $250 $1,500 IACA Crime Analyst Conference Training In -State $1,750 $350 $2,100 Advanced Criminal Interdiction Training x Training In -State $3,333 $667 $4,000 2 Total Equipment MVCPAAwards Administrative In-state '$7,847 $1,569 $9,416 Total Travel $22,027 $4,405 $26,432 Equipment Tahoe+ upfitting (Annual Lease) $22,500 $4,500 $27,000 Tahoe+ upftting(Annual Lease) $22,500 $4,500 $27,000 In -Car and Body Wom Cameras (2 $6,250 $1,250 $7,500 vehicles) ALPR Bundle Annual Fee (41 ALPR incl. $138,750 $27,750 $166,500 18 Video) Total Equipment $190,000 $38,000 $228,000 Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) Public Event Promotional Materials (250) $8,333 $1,667 $10,000 Vehicle Fuel (2) $2,667 $533 $3,200 Total Supplies and Direct Operating $11,000 $2,200 $13,200 Expenses (DOE) Budget Narrative A. Personnel Personnel funding is foundational to the effective operation, continuity, and strategic impact of the HEAT 2.0 program. The requested MVCPA contribution of $174,459.00, complemented by a City match of $34,892.00 for a total of $209,351.00, directly supports sworn law enforcement officers and a dedicated crime analyst whose roles are central to catalytic converter theft interdiction, investigative analytics, and coordinated taskforce deployment. This allocation is rooted in a demonstrated operational need and reflects the department's commitment to data -informed resource planning and professional standards in enforcement. The proposed personnel expenditures are not only aligned with the program's measurable enforcement and prevention outcomes but also structured to incentivize performance, accountability, and retention through merit -based salary progression. By ensuring stable, skilled staffing, this investment sustains the capacity to implement high -visibility patrols, execute strategic operations, and maintain consistent data reporting integrity across all phases of the grant cycle. B. Fringe Fringe benefits in the amount of $71,508 are essential to supporting the overall personnel structure of the HEAT 2.0 program and ensuring compliance with municipal employment policies. This allocation includes mandatory employer contributions for health insurance, retirement, Medicare, workers' compensation, and other statutory obligations associated with full-time law enforcement and analytical personnel. This investment safeguards the sustainability of the workforce, enhances recruitment and retention of qualified professionals, and ensures uninterrupted program functionality. By fully supporting the total cost of employment, the fringe allocation reinforces the City's commitment to operational stability, fiscal transparency, and adherence to labor standards within the grant - supported initiative. C. Overtime The allocation of $36,000 for overtime is critical to expanding the operational capacity of the HEAT 2.0 program beyond standard duty hours, allowing officers to conduct targeted enforcement during high-risk periods and in response to emergent vehicle crime trends. This funding supports directed patrols, surveillance operations, and regional taskforce deployments that are strategically scheduled during evenings, weekends, and early morning hours -timeframes when catalytic converter thefts are most prevalent. Overtime funding ensures that enforcement efforts remain agile and intelligence -driven, enabling rapid deployment without compromising core departmental staffing. It also provides a cost-effective mechanism for amplifying patrol presence and investigative follow-through without the need for additional full-time personnel, thereby optimizing resource use while maximizing community impact. E. Travel The total allocation of $26,432 under the Travel and Training category supports targeted professional development for HEAT 2.0 personnel through attendance at essential law enforcement and analytical training events. These include participation in the MVCPA Annual Conference (4 personnel), TXLEAN and IACA crime analyst conferences, and Advanced Criminal Interdiction training for sworn officers. Each training opportunity has been strategically selected to enhance core competencies in vehicle crime prevention, investigative analytics, and interagency coordination -key pillars of the program's operational framework. The requested MVCPA funding of $22,027, supplemented by a $4,405 City cash match, ensures that program personnel remain current with evolving best practices, statutory requirements, and analytical methodologies. Participation in these trainings will enable the department to integrate emerging technologies, refine data -driven deployment models, and strengthen statewide taskforce collaboration. The inclusion of MVCPA Awards attendance further reinforces interdepartmental learning and highlights the department's commitment to program excellence, accountability, and innovation. Budget Narrative F. Equipment The requested equipment funding of $228,000 -including $190,000 in MVCPA funds and a $38,000 City match -is essential to enhancing the tactical readiness, situational awareness, and evidentiary integrity of the HEAT 2.0 program. This allocation includes two leased patrol vehicles with full law enforcement upfitting, in -car and body-wom camera systems for both units, and an advanced Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) bundle covering 41 units, including 18 integrated video devices. The leased patrol vehicles provide the mobility necessary for proactive deployment in theft -prone zones and rapid response to in -progress crimes. Outfitting ensures each vehicle is fully mission -capable, with emergency lighting, communication systems, and storage for enforcement tools. The paired in -car and body-wom cameras ensure all officer interactions and field activities are transparently documented, supporting officer safety, evidentiary collection, and accountability in alignment with MVCPA's law enforcement standards. The ALPR system represents a strategic investment in intelligence -led policing. This technology enables real-time vehicle recognition, pattem-of-life analysis, and identification of suspect vehicles linked to catalytic converter thefts and other auto crimes. By expanding the department's technological reach, these systems substantially improve detection, interdiction, and case development capacity. The bundled annual fee ensures uninterrupted operation, data storage, and system maintenance, contributing to the long- term sustainability of enforcement efforts. Together, these equipment investments strengthen operational capability, enhance investigative effectiveness, and ensure officer safety while aligning directly with the program's strategic goals and approved budget structure. G. Supplies and Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) The total request of $13,200, including $11,000 in MVCPA funds and a $2,200 cash match, supports the operational effectiveness and community -facing components of the HEAT 2.O program. Funding for public event promotional materials will enhance the program's educational outreach efforts, including community engagement campaigns and prevention initiatives focused on catalytic converter theft awareness. These materials are integral to reinforcing citizen participation and fostering long-term behavioral change in high-risk areas. Additionally, fuel expenses for project vehicles are essential to sustaining enforcement mobility and ensuring uninterrupted coverage across targeted deployment zones. Fuel funding supports increased patrol hours during peak theft periods and ensures flexibility for regional collaboration and intelligence -led operations. Together, these expenditures support both the visible enforcement presence and the public engagement efforts necessary for a comprehensive crime prevention strategy. Revenue Indicate Source of Cash and In -Kind Matches for the proposed program. Click on links to go to match detail pages for entry of data. Cash Match Source of Cash Match City General Fund Grantee $97,340 Total Cash Match $97,340 In -Kind Match Statistics to Support Grant Problem Statement Reported Cases 2024 2025 Jurisdiction Catalytic Converter Theft Catalytic -Converter Theft No Statistical Data has been entered yet. Add/Edit Statistics Application Narrative Grant Introduction (Executive Summary) and General Information 1 Bdefly describe the organization and program operation. Provide a high level summary to the application and how it will affect the local community. (500 words or less) The City of Cibolo, located in Guadalupe County, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the region, currently serving a population exceeding 35,000. The Cibolo Police Department is a full-service municipal law enforcement agency committed to public safety through innovation, community partnership, and data -driven enforcement. In response to increasing motor vehicle crimes - particularly catalytic converter thefts and vehicle burglaries -the department established the High Enforcement Activity Team (HEAT), a specialized unit focused on targeted crime suppression and regional collaboration. This grant application proposes continued funding for HEAT under the program title HEAT 2.0: High Enforcement Activity Team - Enhanced Vehicle Crime Suppression Initiative. The program combines the efforts of uniformed officers and a dedicated crime analyst, employing predictive analytics, hotspot mapping, and strategic patrol deployment to reduce high -frequency vehicle crimes. HEAT also conducts public outreach, catalytic converter etching events, and educational campaigns to mise community awareness and increase preventative engagement. The requested grant funding will sustain officer salaries, analyst support, overtime enforcement, and the acquisition of surveillance and investigative tools essential to operational effectiveness. Cibolo's geographic location along Interstate 35 places it at the nexus of regional transportation and criminal trafficking routes, making it a prime target for organized auto crime networks. HEAT's operations are designed not only to disrupt these threats locally but also to support regional partners in surrounding jurisdictions through joint operations and information -sharing protocols. The program has demonstrated early success in increasing arrests, recovering stolen components, and reducing repeat victimization in identified hotspots. The proposed continuation and enhancement of this program will provide measurable community benefits. These include improved public safety, increased deterrence through visible patrol presence, and heightened investigative capacity to solve and prevent vehicle -related crimes. Moreover, the program reinforces public trust by delivering transparent, accountable law enforcement rooted in proactive prevention rather than reactive response. Ultimately, HEAT 2.0 aligns with the City of Cibolo's broader public safety strategy by combining innovation, interagency coordination, and community engagement. Through this grant, the Cibolo Police Department aims to advance the quality of life for residents, safeguard personal and commercial property, and contribute to a safer regional environment across South -Central Texas. 1.2 Describe the taskforce governing, organization and command structures. Include a description of the nature of support and agreements that will be in place if the grant is awarded. Provide any details unique to the taskforce organization or geographical target area. Describe whether any part of this grant will be directed to serve a specific target population (or subset of the community)? The High Enforcement Activity Team (HEAT) operates under the command of the Cibolo Police Department and is governed by the Department's executive leadership, including the Chief of Police and designated supervisory officers. The taskforce is composed of swam personnel and a crime analyst, operating within a centralized command structure to ensure accountability, streamlined operations, and direct reporting to command staff. Interagency support will be maintained through active memoranda of understanding (MOUS) with neighboring jurisdictions and regional law enforcement partners, facilitating shared intelligence, joint operations, and mutual aid. If awarded, the grant will formalize these collaborations and ensure that resource -sharing agreements, data access protocols, and communication frameworks are fully implemented to support an intelligence -led enforcement model. While the program serves the general public, emphasis will be placed on areas experiencing disproportionate catalytic converter theft and high auto -crime density, including residential neighborhoods and commercial parking corridors adjacent to major highways. Grant Problem Statement 2.1 Provide an assessment of the Catalytic Converter Theft problem in the coverage area of this application. Include loss data consistent with the reported incident numbers above. Catalytic converter theft presents a persistent and evolving threat within the City of Cibolo, exacerbated by the city's proximity to major transportation corridors such as Interstate 35. The thefts are typically rapid, difficult to detect in real time, and costly for victims, often resulting in substantial repair expenses and vehicle downtime. These crimes frequently occur in residential neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and commercial parking lots -locations that provide quick access and concealment for offenders. The Cibolo Police Department has identified a pattern of repeat offenses, often linked to mobile criminal groups operating across jurisdictional lines. These thefts are not isolated but part of a broader regional trend fueled by the resale value of precious metals and insufficient regulatory oversight in the secondary metals market. The nature of the crime has caused heightened concern among residents and has placed a considerable burden on law enforcement resources. Through the HEAT 2.0 initiative, the City seeks to implement a targeted, intelligence -led response that includes proactive enforcement, analytical support, public education, and regional coordination to effectively disrupt catalytic converter theft and mitigate its impact on the community. Grant Goals and Activities There are two parts to this section: 1) Functions of Proposed Program and 2) Goals Strategies and Activities (GSA). In the following boxes, describe the functions of the proposed program and then complete a fellable form called GSA. MVCPA programs must completely describe the actions, methods and tactics that law enforcement and civilian staff will perform for each of the categories below. Describe the reliance on technology or other program elements to solve the problem statement above and goals below. Functions must be detailed and consistent with the requested budget. If a grant is awarded, funds expended towards activities not described in this section will result in the reimbursement being denied. Part 1 3.1 Functions of the proposed program related to Catalytic Converter Theft from a motor vehicle. The HEAT 2.0 program will implement a multifaceted strategy to address catalytic converter theft through targeted enforcement, criminal investigation, and data -driven deployment. Sworn officers assigned to the taskforce will conduct directed patrols in known high -theft zones, focusing on rapid -response capability and increased visibility in areas identified through crime mapping and historical data analysis. The program will emphasize both proactive interdiction -such as vehicle checks, surveillance, and field interviews -and reactive investigation, with officers assigned to follow up on reports of theft, gather witness statements, review surveillance footage, and coordinate with the department's crime analyst to identify repeat patterns or suspects. The crime analyst, funded in part through the grant, will play a critical role by compiling and reviewing incident reports, geospatial crime data, and offender information to support predictive modeling and hotspot identification. These insights will guide deployment of both patrol units and investigative resources. The program will also utilize surveillance technologies, including license plate readers (LPRs) and mobile video systems, to aid in the identification of suspect vehicles and track patterns of movement commonly associated with catalytic converter theft crews. Additionally, officers will work closely with regional law enforcement partners and local businesses, such as auto repair shops and scrap metal dealers, to gather intelligence and conduct enforcement operations targeting illegal resale activity. All actions performed by program personnel will be consistent with the grant's objectives and budget, ensuring eligible expenditures directly support catalytic converter theft suppression through professional policing methods. 3.4 Functions of the proposed program related to preventing Catalytic Converter Theft The HEAT 2.0 program incorporates a robust prevention strategy that combines community engagement, public awareness, and environmental design to reduce opportunities for catalytic converter theft. Officers will conduct high -visibility patrols in frequently targeted areas, such as residential neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and commercial parking lots, to serve as a deterrent to opportunistic. and organized offenders. These patrols will be informed by crime analytics and scheduled strategically during timeframes associated with peak theft activity. The department will also facilitate public outreach initiatives, including informational campaigns and catalytic converter etching events, in partnership with local automotive businesses and community organizations. These efforts aim to educate vehicle owners on theft risks, promote defensive parking strategies, and discourage illicit resale by marking converters with traceable identification. Additionally, the program will engage property owners and commercial site managers in crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) practices, recommending improvements such as lighting, surveillance systems, and signage. Prevention strategies will be coordinated with regional partners to ensure consistency across jurisdictions and avoid duplication of effort. This integrated approach supports long-term reduction in theft through deterrence, visibility, and community participation in vehicle crime prevention. 3.6 Collaboration Effort — Describe the taskforce method to collaborate, and not duplicate existing activities. Describe the cross boundaries regional approach to grant activity implementation. Describe how the applicant staff and jurisdiction will coordinate with other taskforces and law enforcement agencies to implement this program. The HEAT initiative will coordinate with regional MVCPA-funded programs and local agencies to avoid duplication and leverage shared resources for catalytic converter theft interdiction. The taskforce will operate using a cross -jurisdictional intelligence -sharing model, holding regularjoint briefings and participating in regional enforcement operations. Cibolo officers will maintain direct communication with counterparts in Schanz, Marion, and Guadalupe County to create a cohesive response matrix across boundaries. 3.7 If the proposed application requests any exceptions or deviation from any general grant rules, RFA conditions or grant administrative policy, please indicate in the section below. Indicate the section of the specific issue and citation that you are asking the MVCPA to consider and the rational for the request. At this time, the City of Cibolo is not requesting any exceptions or deviations from the MVCPA grant rules, RFA conditions, or grant administrative policies. Should a programmatic or operational change arise, the city will submit a formal request for consideration with clear justification. Part II Goals, Strategies, and Activities Select Goals, Strategies, and Activity Targets for the proposed program described in the application. Click on the link above to open a new table called Goals, Strategies, and Activity. Applicants will review the statutory and optional activities. The first section is the statutorymeasures. Grantees may not provide targets for this section but need to review the descriptions to ensure that they understand the statutory minimum requirements associated with this grant. Applicants will then review the other items and estimate targets for only the activities that the applicant has described and plans to complete under this application. ID Activity Measure Target Measures for Grantees. Add Target values for those that you will measure. 1 Goal 1: Reduce the Incidence of Catalytic Converter Theft through Enforcement Strategies 1.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Activities that Result in the Arrest, Clearance, and Recoveries of Catalytic Converter Theft 1.1.1 Identify groups of catalytic conveter theft offenders through intelligence gathering, crime analysis and the use of informants 1.1.2 Identify and document/record prolific Catalytic Converter Theft offenders [Prolific is defined as"linked to Catalytic Converter Theft offenses three or more times") 1.1.5 Conduct inspections of local businesses related to vehicle enterprise (transportation code or occupation code authorized companies such as salvage yard, repair shop, parts recycling center, used car dealership, salvage rebuilder, We service company, other). 1.1.6 Conduct bait vehicle operations that target -Catalytic Converter Theft offenders 1.1.8 Deploy license plate readers (LPR) 1.1.9 Respond to taskforce license plate reader (LPR) alert notifications 1.1.12 Conduct covert operations targeting Catalytic Converter Theft offenders 1.1.13 Conduct warrant "round -up" operations targeting catalytic converter crime offenders, including Number of catalytic conveter theft groups identified. Include gangs, cartels or other criminal enterprise with two or more members Number identified/documented offenders Number of businesses inspected Number of bait vehicle deployments. Include Catalytic Converter Theft bait operations here. Number of times LPR deployed. Deploy: If stationary unit then total number of days or partial days unit was operable and on. Mobile unit number of days the unit was on and operable. Number of times investigators responded to taskforce LPR alert notifications regardless of whether vehicle was located Number of covert operations Number of warrant round -up operations performed Catalytic Converter Theft ID Activity Measure Target people wanted for Catalytic Converter Theft 1.1.15 Increase the recovery rate of stolen Report the number of Catalytic Converters recovered by taskforce motor vehicle Catalytic Converter Theft 1.1.16 Increase the clearance rate of Report the number of Catalytic Converter Theft cases cleared Catalytic Converter Theft 1.1.17 Increase the number of persons Report the number of persons arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft by taskforce arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft Crime analysis bulletins disseminated (include information distributed to law 1.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Collaborative Efforts that Result In Reduction of Incidents of Catalytic Converter Theft 1.2.1 Provide Agency Assists for Catalytic Number of agency assists related to catalytic conveter theft. Assist means Converter Theft responding or answering questions via phone, e-mail, or in person. reduction in Catalytic Converter Theft Providing recommendation, guidance, strategy, support or information that 3.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Public Awareness Related Activities Used to Educate Citizens other LEDs will use to resolve their cases. The assist generally does not Number of outreaches have the direct responsibility for an investigation nor uses LEO authority. The assist helps another LEO or agency investigate cases. Analysts and civilian employees will record their assists to outside LEOs and agencies met here along with officers. 1.2.2 Collaborate with other units or divisions (i.e. homicide, vice, narcotics, etc.) within the taskforce department(s) where there were crimes involving catalytic converter theft. Include all participating jurisdiction departments here. 1.2.3 Collaborate with all other outside LE agencies and other organizations that assist in the reduction of Catalytic Converter Theft. Include all coverage jurisdictions here Number of times collaborated within departments or SOs participating in taskforce related to Catalytic Converter Theft. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid in the investigation intended to further the resolution of any case, identify parties to crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the furtherance of Catalytic Converter Theft investigations. Number of times collaborated with coverage area agencies or other law enforcement agencies and organizations that assist in the reduction of Catalytic Converter Theft. Collaboration means physically using law enforcement resources, tactics and authority to perform activity on cases that draw upon or aid in the investigation intended to further the resolution of any case, identify parties to crime, identify vehicles, interview witnesses/suspects and apprehend suspects. Collaboration will include any help, recommendation, contribution or support requested from or provided to another unit or offered by the taskforce that aids in the furtherance of Catalytic Converter Theft investigations 1.2.5 Conduct intelligence information- Number of intelligence meetings attended (include attending as presenter, sharing (Personal attendance) participant or attendee) 1.2.6 Conduct intelligence information- Crime analysis bulletins disseminated (include information distributed to law shadng (Written information) enforcement agencies via text, e-mail, or intra -net communications) 1.2.7 Collaborate with other MVCPA Number of times collaborated with other MVCPA taskforces that assist in the taskforces reduction in Catalytic Converter Theft 3 Goal 3: Educate/Train Citizens and Qualified Personnel in Detection and Prevention of Catalytic Converter Theft 3.1 Strategy 1: Conduct Public Awareness Related Activities Used to Educate Citizens 3.1.1 Conduct educational outreach events Number of outreaches (include trade show, exhibits, booths at community events, vehicle displays, brochures, etc.) 3.1.2 Conduct educational presentations to Number of presentations. Presentation means in person, on-line, original written the public document, article, or webpage. 3.1.4 Conduct vehicle identification Number of etching events. Including catalytic converters. initiative/event 3.1.4.1 Conduct vehicle identification Number of Participants/Attendees Catalytic Converters Marked) initiative/event 3.1.5 Purchase advertisements in local Number of advertisements purchased or provided complimentary for taskforce. outlets Include all types of media purchased or provided free (social, tv, utility inserts, billboards, transportation, etc.) 3.1.7 Utilize social media outlets (Facebook, Number of postings in social media outlets Twitter, Instagram, etc.) 3.1.8 Deploy outdoor public notification Number of deployments per month (if sign remains several months, count as 1 signage deployment per month) 3.1.10 Conduct media outreach, including, Number of outreaches public service announcements, press releases, and interviews 3.2 Strategy 2: Conduct Law Enforcement Training Activities to Educate Officers -on Recognition and Apprehension of Stolen Vehicles and Property ID Activity Measure Target 3.2.1 Conduct law enforcement training Number of classes provided for TCOLE credit (TCOLE) 3.2.3 Conduct vehicle crimes presentations Number of classes or presentations. Presentations may include electronic roll call to law enforcement agencies (non documents, shift BOLOS and other written or presented materials based on local TCOLE) practices. Grant Evaluation 4.1 Describe the local method and/or practice used to collect the data for reporting Goals, Strategies, and Activities and to evaluate the grant program effectiveness. Describe management and staff participation. Include descriptions of systems (forms and software) that will be used to ensure reliable and accurate data is collected and reported. Describe any other evaluation methods used in the applicant agency to determine effectiveness or cost efficiency of the program. The Cibolo Police Department employs a structured evaluation framework to ensure accurate reporting of Goals, Strategies, and Activities (GSA) and to assess the overall effectiveness of the HEAT 2.0 program. Primary data collection will be conducted through the department's Records Management System (RMS), which captures detailed reports on incidents, arrests, recovered property, and patrol activity. Supplemental documentation, including overtime logs, field interview cards, and case narratives, will be collected using standardized internal forms and maintained in a centralized digital repository for grant reporting purposes. The department's crime analyst, whose position is partially funded through this grant, will oversee the aggregation and analysis of data to track key performance indicators such as theft trends, geographic concentration, enforcement outputs, and investigative outcomes. Monthly and quarterly summaries will be reviewed by the HEAT supervisor and command staff to evaluate alignment with program objectives, address operational challenges, and adjust strategies as needed. These performance reviews also serve as quality control measures to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to data submission. In addition to tracking direct outputs, the department will monitor long- term impact indicators such as reductions in theft volume, increased clearance rates; and community feedback. Cost -efficiency will be assessed by comparing the volume of recoveries, deterrence outcomes, and investigative success relative to program expenditures. This dual emphasis on data integrity and strategic oversight ensures that the program remains accountable, adaptive, and aligned with MVCPA goals. 4.2 Provide any other suggested measures that would better reflect the law enforcement or prevention work that the proposed program will perform. If the suggested measure fits into one of the stated goals above please indicate. To better capture the full scope of law enforcement and prevention efforts under the HEAT 2.0 program, the department recommends integrating the following supplemental performance measures: (1) percentage reduction in catalytic converter thefts within designated hotspots over sequential reporting periods, (2) the ratio of proactive patrol hours to theft -related calls for service, and (3) the percentage of community engagement events that result in theft prevention actions, such as etching participation or security upgrades. These measures would provide a more nuanced view of both deterrence effectiveness and community impact. Additionally, tracking the number of investigative leads generated through regional intelligence sharing and the conversion rate of those leads into actionable cases would reflect the program's collaborative value. These suggested metrics align with MVCPA's stated goals of enhancing enforcement outcomes and fostering prevention through visibility, intelligence, and public partnership. TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments O We acknowledge reviewing the TxGMS Standard Assurances by Local Governments as promulgated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and agree to abide by the terms stated therein. Print TxDMV - MVCPA, ppd.tamu.edu © 2017