HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R2022-03RESOLUTION NO. R2022-03
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 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE
DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE OFFICE
OF GOVERNOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program 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, STATE OF
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 General Victim Assistance Direct Services
Program, 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.
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the affirm .ve vote of the City Council of the City of
Friendswood on this the 7`I' day of February, 2022. & - , N 0
KE FOREMAN,
LETICIA BRYSCH, City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OF
K _N HORNER, City Attorney
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