The Arlington City Council is asked to authorize an interlocal agreement with Arlington Independent School District for the Police Department to provide School Resource Officer (SRO) services for the 2026–2027 school year. The agreement will run from August 12, 2026, through May 26, 2027, and AISD will reimburse the City up to 3657590.06 for SRO-related salary, benefits, overtime, and operational costs including fuel, vehicles, and radios for 26 officers, 3 sergeants, and 1 lieutenant over ten months. This resolution signals a defined annual SRO program scope and budget, with city-owned vehicles, radios, and other equipment central to delivery of services. While the agreement is between the City and AISD rather than with private vendors, the scale and recurring nature of this contract suggest ongoing and future needs for police equipment, fleet services, training, technology, and program support tied to school safety. Vendors in public safety, fleet, radios, body cameras, training, and security consulting can position themselves for supplemental or future-year needs and enhancements once this interlocal is in place.

Payments from AISD represent 68.1% of total costs, indicating a multi-party funding structure and an...