HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R2024-06 RESOLUTION NO. R2024-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE MAYOR AS THE CITY'S
REPRESENTATIVE IN SEEKING ELIGIBLE GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
FY25 BULLET-RESISTANT SHIELD GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR;AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, the purpose of the FY25 Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program is to equip
peace officers with bullet resistant shields that can be used to combat against active shooter events
as well as school shootings; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used to purchase five (5) Level III shields for the
Friendswood Police Department, which shields will be deployed throughout the City of
Friendswood; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program, the City will
provide the required Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) to all
officers utilizing these shields within 24 months; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Friendswood,Texas,finds it in the best interest
of the citizens of Friendswood to pursue a grant under the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program
from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the purchase of five (5) Level III
shields; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDS WOOD,
STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this resolution are hereby
found to be true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Friendswood,Texas,hereby authorizes and
approves the submission of a grant application,pursuant to the FY25 Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant
Program, to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of FORTY
THOUSAND NO/100 DOLLARS ($40,000.00) for the purchase of five (5) Level III shields for
the Friendswood Police Department.
Section 3. The City Council hereby designates and appoints the Mayor of the City of
Friendswood as the authorized official to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on
behalf of the City.
Section 4. That in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division grant
funds, the City Council of the City of Friendswood hereby assures the Criminal Justice Division
of the Office of the Governor, State of Texas,that such grant funds will be returned to the Criminal
Justice Division in full.
Section 5. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
INTRODUCED,READ,AND PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Friendswood on this the 5th day of February, 2024.
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MIKE F• '4 • N, Mayor
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LETICIA BRYSCH, City -creta D* *
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KAREN L. HORNER, City Attorney
Grant Number: 5022401
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