HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2000-01 RESOLUTION NO. R2000-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO USE UNMARKED VEHICLES IN ORDER TO
FACILITATE POLICE UNDERCOVER WORK AND OTHER
LEGITIMATE FUNCTIONS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
WHERE AS, Texas Transportation Code, Section 721.05, 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
WHERE AS, 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 the 3rd day of January , 2000.
Mayor Harold L. Whitaker
City of Friendswood
ATTEST:
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Deloris McKenzie, T C
City Secretary