Resolution 2026-XX Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT
ACCEPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS OPTION FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT 2025-26 AND APPROVING THE
SPENDING PLAN
WHEREAS, the 2025/26 State Budget includes funding the Citizens Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (COPS/SLESA) program, which includes approximately $714,960 allocated to the City of Fremont Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature mandates this money be spent for front line law enforcement purposes and may not be used to supplant any existing law enforcement services provided by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Fremont hereby accepts the $714,960 allocated to the City from the COPS/SLESA.
SECTION 2. The City of Fremont hereby approves the spending plan for the COPS/SLESA funds attached hereto as Exhibit A and finds that the proposed expenditures will be for supplemental police services as authorized by the grant and will not supplant existing funding.
ADOPTED_______________, 2026 by the City Council of the City of Fremont by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
Resolution 2026-XX Page 2 of 2
Exhibit A
Spending Plan
Description Cost
Police Safety Gear
• New/replacement police safety gear for use by front line police personnel such as:
o Additional AEDs and AED supplies
$55,900
Police Field Supplies and Equipment
• New, improved or replacement field equipment for use by front line police personnel such as, but not limited to:
o Ballistic vests
o Items such as computers, monitors, printers, software, mobile devices or other miscellaneous Police equipment
in need of an upgrade or replacement
$120,000
Police Technology/Software
• New, improved or replacement technology or software for use by front line police personnel such as, but not limited to:
o Data Analysis software
o Professional support services
$289,060
Police Capital Equipment
• New, improved or replacement capital equipment for use by front line police personnel such as, but not limited to:
o Drone as First Responders (DFR)
o Cell Site Simulator
$250,000
Total Costs
$714,960