Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 1/8/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7C3
ACTION:  Adopt a resolution authorizing the Tempe Police Department to accept funds for the 
appropriation related to section 9 of House Bill 2897 for recruitment and retention services. (Resolution 
No. R2026.03)
FISCAL IMPACT:  The amount of the appropriation is $173,960. This appropriation will supplement 
the Police Department’s existing General Fund appropriation. Sufficient budget appropriation for 
expenditure has been set aside in cost center 45999 (Contingency) and was included as part of the 
Police Grants and Restricted Revenue (Fund 45) as part of the fiscal year 2025-26 adopted budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Adopt Resolution No. R2026.03.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  House Bill 2897 was passed and allowed for an appropriation in 
the line item for law enforcement retention initiatives.  Specifically, per section 9 of the House Bill, the 
Tempe Police Department was allocated $173,960 for recruitment and retention services.
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. 2025.12.09 RESOLUTION HB 2897 SECTION 9 RECRUITMENT & RETENTION.DOCX
2. 2025.12.16 AGREEMENT_AHT_HUMAN TRAFFICKING.PDF
STAFF CONTACT(S):  John Giltinan, Commander, (480) 858-6487
Department Director:  Kenneth McCoy, Police Chief  
Legal review by:  Rachel Heintz, Legal Advisor
Prepared by:  Scott Gruber, Police Budget Manager