3. RES Agreement: Arizona Department of Homeland Security

RESOLUTION NO. R2026-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUMA, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF YUMA TO ENTER INTO A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, REGARDING THE OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, on May 8, 2026, the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) approved a grant for the City of Yuma under the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG); and,

WHEREAS, Operation Stonegarden Grant Program funds will allow the Yuma Police Department to deploy patrols to aid in detecting and deterring border-related crimes; and,

WHEREAS, the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program will reimburse the City of Yuma for overtime, employee-related expenses, and mileage utilized in support of Operation Stonegarden.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Yuma as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds that entering into a subrecipient agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to accept Operation Stonegarden grant funds for use by the Yuma Police Department is in the public interest. 
SECTION 2: The document titled Subrecipient Agreement Operation Stonegarden Grant Program Overtime-Mileage, attached and incorporated into this Resolution by reference, is approved for signature by the City Administrator on behalf of the City of Yuma.

Adopted this ___________ day of June, 2026.

APPROVED:

											
						Douglas J. Nicholls
						Mayor
ATTEST:					
					
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Janet L. Pierson						
City Clerk 		 			


APPROVED AS TO FORM:

					
Richard W. Files
City Attorney