CAR Recap Summary - FY 26 Fentanyl Grant Awarded.docx

CITY OF BUCKEYE 
                                                           Finance Department                   
 
530 E Monroe Ave. • Buckeye, Arizona 85326 
Phone 623-349-6165 • www.buckeyeaz.gov 
 
Fiscal Year 2026 Fentanyl Prosecution, Diversion, and Testing Grant Award - Summary Recap 
Project Description:   
The City of Buckeye’s Police Department seeks to enhance officer and public safety through the acquisition of 
a Fentanyl sensing, lifesaving robot. The robot can sense fentanyl and other forms of illicit substances. The 
robot can also approach at-risk areas to perform a variety of high-risk tasks, including fentanyl identification, 
process serving, service of warrants, monitoring, video and audio surveillance activities, two-way 
communications, video feeds, etc. The robot can climb stairs, traverse irregular surfaces, right itself when it 
tips over, open doors, and retrieve items. The grant supports the acquisition of 1 Fentanyl sensing, lifesaving 
robot to be available for use by the Buckeye Police Department. The grant period of performance ends June 
30, 2026. 
 
Project Cost 
 
Approximately $400,000.00 ($127,011.19 Reimbursable based on budget) 
 
Required Match  
 
While there is no required match, the Buckeye Police Department will need to provide 
approximately $273,000 to fully support the acquisition of the Fentanyl sensing, lifesaving robot. 
The balance of the cost over the grant amount will not come from the general fund. Buckeye has 
sufficient funds in a special revenue fund purposed to the Buckeye Police (account 35732121-
523120) to acquire equipment such as this. 
 
Grant Amount  
 
$127,011.19 
 
Plans Once Grant Expires:  
 
There will be no further acquisition costs or actions required for the purchase of this equipment. There 
will be possible maintenance costs associated with this equipment in the future, which will be funded 
from the Buckeye Police Department’s General Fund account, unless additional grant funding 
opportunities become available, in which case the Grants team will pursue.  
Objectives and Expected Outcomes  
 
The objective is to enhance the Buckeye Police Department’s service to the community. The Buckeye 
Police Department’s goal is to reduce fentanyl related crimes and remove fentanyl and other fatal drugs 
from the community, while keeping first responders safe. Over time, the Buckeye Police Department 
expects to see a reduction in overdose hospitalizations and deaths. 
Time Period for the Grant 
 
FY 2026