RESO 2010-27 - JAG GrantRESOLUTION NO. 2010-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE 2010 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FORMULA GRANT (JAG) TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR CRIME SCENE EQUIPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS
PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE 2010 JAG.
WHEREAS The City desires to ensure the safety of all it citizens and; The City of Huntsville requires the
Police be charged with this task, and
WHEREAS It is, necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under the 2010 Justice
Assistance Grant GAG).
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
SECTION 1: A Justice Assistance Grant GAG) application is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the
City and be placed in competition for funding to the Department of Justice.
SECTION 2: The application will be for $18,067.00 to furnish crime scene equipment for the Huntsville
Police Department.
SECTION 3; The funds will be redistributed with the City receiving $9,033.50 and Walker County
receiving $9,033.50.
SECTION 4: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the safety needs of
the Community.
SECTION 5: The City Council, directs and designates the City Manager, Bill Baine, as the City's Chief
Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to actin all matters in connection with this
application and the City's participation in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of June, 2010.
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City Attorney