HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2003-01 RESOLUTION NO. R2003-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO USE UNMARKF,D
VEHICLES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE POLICE UNDERCOVER WORK AND
OTHER LEGITIMATE FUNCTIONS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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WHEREAS, Texas Transportation code, Section 721.005, provides that upon approval of the
governing body of a city, automobiles used by the police, not be marked as city-owned vehicles
when used for the purpose of performing official duties; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Friendswood desires to authorize the Police
Department to use unmarked vehicles as they may deem necessary in order to facilitate police
undercover work and other legitimate functions of the Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. That pursuant to the authority granted by the Texas Transportation Code, Section
721.005, approval is hereby given by the governing body of the City of Friendswood for use by the
Friendswood Police Department of unmarked vehicles for the purpose of performing official
duties.
Section 2. The Friendswood Police Chief is hereby authorized and directed to designate those
vehicles for which license plates are required which will not reveal that such vehicles are owned
by the City.
PASSED,APPROVED AND RESOLVED this 6tb day of January 2003.
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Harold L. itaker
Mayor
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De oris McKenzie, C
City Secretary
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