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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR09-207 299 RESOLUTION R09 -207 AN AMENDED RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATIONS WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR AN ASSISTANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL AND AUTHORIZING SUCH OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY; AND PLEDGING COMPLIANCE TO THE AWARDED GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, grant funds are available through the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office of the State of Texas, to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies to combat the increase of criminal activity; and WHEREAS, the Hale County Sherriff Department and the City of Plainview Police Department are eligible to apply for said joint grant funds; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas finds it in the best interest for the citizens of Plainview that the Criminal Justice Assistance (JAG) Funds be used to Purchase Police Equipment during the 2009 year; and WHEREAS, the City Council ensures that all conditions of the Grant will be complied with according to the Grant requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council designates Mayor John C. Anderson as the City's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency. WHEREAS, the City Council amends Resolution R09 -197 and agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division funds, the City Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW THAT: I. Submission of the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application for two grants in the amount of $42,949.99 and $82,718.00 for the purchase of police equipment to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas is hereby approved. Resolution R09 -207 Page 1 of 2 300 II. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, respectively, on behalf of the City of Plainview, all necessary documents, including the City County Interlocal Agreement Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), to complete this grant application process. III. The public purpose is to submit two applications for Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) to the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas for the purchase of police equipment. PASSED AND APPROVED this 8 day of September, 119. B ohn C. Anderson, ayor AT ST: M Ai :elinda Hinojosa, City Se /ary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 7 1 l am/ L c- William Mull, Chief of Police APPROVED AS TO FORM: Leslie Spear Pearce, City Attorney Resolution R09 -207 Page 2 of 2