HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-03 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-03
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 VA —
VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM
FOR PLANNING YEAR 2016; 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 Friendswood Police Department Crime Victim Assistance
Program is in the best interests of the citizens of Friendswood; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said program
as required by the VA— Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program for Planning Year 2016
grant application; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of any Criminal Justice
Division grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned 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 VA—Victims of Crime Act
Formula Grant Program for Planning Year 2016, 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 2nd day of February,2015.
Kevin MIlland
Mayor
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Grant Number: 1406216
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