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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 3, 2026
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald Burton, CPM, City Manager
From: Timothy W. Duriso, Chief of Police
RE: PR 25089—Authorization from City Council to apply for the Motiva First
Responders Grant.
Introduction:
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council authorization for the City Manager
to permit the Port Arthur Police Department to apply for the Motiva First Responders Grant.
Background:
The Motiva First Responders Grant Program was developed to assist emergency response
organizations and the communities that host Motiva facilities. Through this program, eligible
organizations can apply for funding of up to $10,000 to support the purchase of safety
equipment,professional training, or safety education programs.
Budget Impact:
The Motiva First Responders Grant does not require a cash match, making it an attractive
opportunity for the City to obtain resources without financial impact to the municipal budget.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City
Manager to allow the Port Arthur Police Department to apply for the Motiva First Responders
Grant.
"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
P.R.No. 25089
JLH 8-3-2026
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE MOTIVA FIRST
RESPONDERS GRANT WITH NO CASH MATCH REQUIREMENT.
WHEREAS, the Motiva First Responders Grant Program was developed to assist
emergency response organizations and communities that host Motiva facilities; and
WHEREAS, the program provides grants of up to $10,000 for safety equipment,
professional training, or safety education programs to organizations invited to apply; and
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Police Department has previously received funding through
the Motiva First Responders Grant Program, and desires to apply for additional funding; and
WHEREAS, the application is due by September 30th, 2026 as shown in Exhibit"A"; and
WHEREAS, the grant has no cash match requirement for participating organizations.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the facts and opinions set forth in the preamble of this resolution are
found to be true and correct.
SECTION 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to allow the Port
Arthur Police Department to apply for the Motiva First Responders Grant.
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 the day of August 2026, at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
P.R. No. 25089
JLH 8-3-2026
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NOES: .
Charlotte M. Moses
Mayor
ATTEST:
Christe Whitley Ned, TRMC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
PROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Ronald Burton, C Ti thy W. Duriso
City Manager C of of Police
APPROVED AS 0 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Lynda Bo ell, MA, ICMA-CM
Director of Finance
P.R. No. 25089
JLH 8-3-2026
EXHIBIT "A"
The Motiva First Responder Grant Program has been
Co') • _ developed to assist emergency response organizations
)44. MOTIVA in communities that host Motiva operations.The program is
awarding grants of up to $10,000 for safety equipment,
FIRST RESPONDER GRANT professional training, or safety education programs that
T help first responders better serve their communities.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MOTIVA FIRST RESPONDER GRANTS?
At Motiva, safety is the heart of our operations. For • Fire departments
the sixth year in a row, we're proud to offer our • Police departments
community grant program designed to support
organizations that help keep our communities safe. • Emergency management organizations
When and how do you apply?
The Motiva First Responder Grant program is by-invitation
_, , . .) only and organizations invited to apply will receive an
emailed application. An invitation does not guarantee
funding.
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Applications are accepted Saturday, August 1, 2026
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through Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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