HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2000-02 RESOLUTION NO. R2000-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C4UNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE FRIENDSWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT'S
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER PROGRAM AT THE FRIENDSWOOD JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOL
CAMPUSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood Police Department is submitting an application to the Houston-
Galveston Area Council of Governments ("H-GAC'� under the Govemor's Plan for Safe and Drug-Free
Schools and Communities Act for the implementation of a School Resource Officer program at the
Friendswood Junior and High School campuses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands that solutions to contemporary school problems demand that
the City of Friendswood and the Friendswood Independent School District begin this partnership in
exploring creative,new ways to address school safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposed application for State and Federal Assistance
for said project, in the amount of $109,636, to be submitted to the Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice
Division Funds, the City Council assures tl�at the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division
in fu1L
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approves submission of the grant application
for the School Resource Officer Program to the Office of the Govemor, Criminal Justice Division Safe
and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program in the amount of$109,636.
Passed,approved and resolved this the 3rd day of January , 2000
Harold L.Whitaker
Mayor, City of Friendswood
ATTEST:
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D oris McKenzie, T C
City Secretary