August 26, 2026 Special Meeting of the Imperial City Council

The City of Imperial held a special city council meeting on August 26, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve acceptance of a grant award totaling $792,781 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections under the Prop 64 public safety and health grant program. The grant funds will support the Imperial Police Department's expansion of its school resource officer (SRO) program, including funding for three full-time SRO positions over five years, as well as associated vehicles and equipment. Council members discussed details of the grant scope, including clarification on the schools covered and the roles of the SROs. While there was some concern about the vehicle procurement, the council agreed to approve the grant acceptance and defer vehicle-related decisions for later consideration. The council expressed strong support for the police department and its efforts to enhance school safety through this grant-funded program.