Resolution No. 2026-176
Resolution No. 2026-176
October 21, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-176
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
THE 2025 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (JAG) AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT
AWARD AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO AMEND THE FY 2026/27
ADOPTED BUDGET BY $182,856.00 IN BOTH REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE.
WHEREAS, The City of San Bernardino has been awarded the 2025 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $182,856.00, and, WHEREAS, The City will use the funding for frontline law enforcement needs, including body armor, ballistic helmets, computer equipment, and specialized software. These purchases will support officer safety and enhance departmental operations and technology.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the 2025 Sub Award Grant Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and execute any documents as may be necessary to accept grant funds.
SECTION 3. The Director of Finance and Management Services is authorized to amend the FY26/27 Adopted Budget with an appropriation of $182,856 in both revenue and expenditure.
SECTION 4. That the City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 5. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
Resolution No. 2026-176
Resolution No. 2026-176
October 21, 2026
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 21st day of October 2026.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Telicia Lopez, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Albert J. Maldonado, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2026-176
Resolution No. 2026-176
October 21, 2026
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2026-176, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of October 2026 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of October 2026.
Telicia Lopez, City Clerk