HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-02RESOLUTION NO. R2008-02
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 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) FUND FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2009; AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas hereby finds and
determines that continuation of the Crime Victim Assistance Program, as authorized by the
Victims of Crime Act, for the 2009 fiscal year, is in the best interests of the citizens of the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said program
as required by the Victims of Crime Act grant application; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of any Criminal Justice
Division grant funds, the City will return same to the Criminal Justice Division in full; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby further finds and determines that the person
serving as Mayor of the City is the appropriate individual to act as the City's authorized official,
and as such should be given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on
behalf of the City, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
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 Crime Victim Assistance
Program, to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
Section 3. The City Council hereby designates and appoints the Mayor of said City
as the authorized official to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the
City.
PASSED, APPROVED AND RESOLVED on this 14th day of January, 2008.
Davi Smith
Mayor
ATTEST:
De or is
e, T McKenziC a
City Secretary
R2008-02