HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-36 RESOLUTION NO. R2009-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
APPLY FOR FUNDING WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE UNDER
THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
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WHEREAS, the applicant finds it in the best interest of the City to apply for funding
under the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Bulletproof Vest
Partnership Grant initiative designed to provide a critical resource to local law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the program provides for funding for up to fifty percent of the cost of
purchasing NIJ-approved vests to each local agency that receives and accepts a federal grant
under the program;
WHEREAS, the program is considered a payment reimbursement program and provides
funding for designated purposes but does not involve post award activities;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City of Friendswood approves submission of an application under
the Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant and hereby authorizes the Chief of Police and other
appropriate officers of the City to do all things necessary in furtherance thereof.
Section 2. That the funds required to meet the City's obligation under said grant have
been appropriated and shall be paid from the General Fund.
Section 3. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council
concerning and relating to the approval of this resolution were approved in an open meeting of
this Council; and that all deliberations of this Council that resulted in such formal action were in
meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED THIS lst day of June, 2009.
Davi J. H. Smith
Mayor
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