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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: June 2, 2026
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager /
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police i 11 A
RE: PR 24991 —Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Lamar
University and the City of Port Arthur Police Department
Introduction:
The intent of this agenda item is to obtain City Council authorization for the City Manager to
formally execute a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)in support of a proposed U.S.
Department of Justice grant application. The purpose of the grant is to provide evidence-based
training opportunities focused on crisis response,resiliency, communication, de-escalation,
and Integrating Communications,Assessment, and Tactics (ICAT)training methodologies for
law enforcement agencies throughout Southeast Texas.
Background:
Under the proposed MOU, Lamar University would provide training workshops, educational
resources, simulation-based activities, and access to subject matter experts. Participation by the
Port Arthur Police Department would be voluntary and subject to depailunental staffing and
operational needs.
The proposed agreement does not create any financial obligation, operational obligation, or
legal liability for the City of Port Arthur. The MOU serves only as an expression of support
and intent to participate in training opportunities should the grant be awarded.
Budget Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the City of Port Arthur. Participation in any future training
opportunities will be voluntary and funded through the proposed Department of Justice grant.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager execute the Memorandum
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
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of Understanding between Lamar University and the Port Arthur Police Department to support
the Department of Justice grant application and authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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P.R.No. 24991
06/02/2026 JLH
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
LAMAR UNIVERSITY AND THE PORT ARTHUR POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN A PROPOSED UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TRAINING GRANT
PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF INTEGRATING
COMMUNICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, AND TACTICS (ICAT)
TRAINING METHODOLOGIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES.
WHEREAS, Lamar University has submitted a proposal for funding through a
United States Department of Justice grant program designed to provide evidence-based law
enforcement training opportunities focused on crisis response,resiliency, communication,
de-escalation, and Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics (ICAT)
methodologies; and
WHEREAS, Lamar University has requested participation from the Port Arthur
Police Department as a regional partner in the proposed training initiative; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Memorandum of Understanding is intended solely to
demonstrate support for the grant application and potential participation in training
opportunities should funding be awarded; and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding creates no financial obligation,
operational obligation, or legal liability for the City of Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, this Memorandum of Understanding will remain in effect during the
proposed 36-month grant period if funding is awarded; and
WHEREAS,it is in the best interest of the City of Port Arthur to formally execute
and participate in this agreement to provide valuable professional development and training
opportunities for Port Arthur Police Depailuient personnel as shown in"Exhibit A".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding between Lamar University and the Port Arthur Police
Department related to the proposed United States Depatlaient of Justice training grant
initiative,in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit"A".
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Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of June, A.D., 2026, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
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NOES:
Charlotte M.Moses
Mayor
ATTEST:
Christe Whitley Ned,TRMC
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton PM Tim by . Duriso / '5+
City Mana C ' f of Police
P.R.No. 24991
06/02/2026 JLH
EXHIBIT "A"
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
BETWEEN
LAMAR UNIVERSITY AND
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) expresses the intent of Lamar University and the City of
Port Arthur Police Department to cooperate in a proposed U.S. Department of Justice grant initiative
focused on evidence-based crisis response, de-escalation training, and community collaboration.
The purpose of this partnership is to support voluntary participation in training opportunities that may be
offered through the proposed project if funded.
Under this understanding:
• Lamar University will provide training workshops, educational resources, simulation-based activities,
and access to national and international experts related to crisis response, de-escalation practices, and
ICAT-informed training methods.
• The City of Port Arthur Police Department may voluntarily participate in training activities and assist
in identifying officers who may benefit from participation.
• This MOU does NOT create any financial obligation, operation obligation, or legal liability for either
party.
• Participation in project activities will remain voluntary and subject to departmental availability and
approval.
• This MOU will remain in effect during the proposed 36-month grant period if funding is awarded.
This MOU is intended solely to demonstrate support for the proposed grant application and future
cooperation if funding is awarded.
Ronald Burton, CPM Date
City of Port Arthur City Manager
Timothy W. Duriso Date
City of Port Arthur Chief of Police
Dr. Gene Theodori Date
Lamar University
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