2025.12.09 RESOLUTION HB 2897 SECTION 9 RECRUITMENT & RETENTION.DOCX

RESOLUTION NO. R2026.03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 
OF TEMPE, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE TEMPE 
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE 
APPROPRIATION RELATED TO SECTION 9 OF HOUSE 
BILL 2897 FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION 
SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Tempe, at the recommendation of the Police Department, will 
approve the acceptance of the funds; and 
WHEREAS, this project is for the benefit of all citizens of Tempe; and 
WHEREAS, the project is compatible with the laws of the United States of America, 
Arizona and the City of Tempe.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 
OF TEMPE, ARIZONA, HEREBY:
1. Approves the acceptance of funds for the City of Tempe in the amount of 
$173,960.00; and  
2. Grants approval of the request to receive the funds, and disburse the funds and/or incur 
related allowable expenses; and
3. Gives authority to the Chief of Police or designee(s), to act as agent of the City of 
Tempe to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not 
limited to applications, agreements, amendments, billing statements, and any other 
necessary or desirable instruments in connection with such funding.
 
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPE, 
ARIZONA, this 8th day of January, 2026.
Corey D. Woods, Mayor
ATTEST:
                                      
Kara A. DeArrastia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric C. Anderson, City Attorney