ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 25, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Misc TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Terry, Chief of Police
DATE: February 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Appropriate $80,457.53 from Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to the Police Operating Budget within the General Fund for reimbursement of law enforcement services provided pursuant to an EMAC deployment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the appropriation.
BACKGROUND:
In July 2024, the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) deployed sworn law enforcement personnel through EMAC to provide law enforcement and security services in support of a fe derally designated event. The deployment occurred from July 10 through July 22, 2024, and included eight sworn officers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Police Department’s operating budget has already incurred these costs by paying personnel and travel-related expenses. Reimbursement in the amount of $80,457.53 was received, and appropriation is requested to apply the reimbursement to the Police Operating Budget.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
None