Resolution 2016-01 - Reso. 2016-01 - Victims Services grant acceptance - 10-6-15RESOLUTION NO. 2016-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2016 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE—
DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT TO THE HOUSTON—GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
(H -GAC) AND THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
FOR A VICTIMS SERVICE COORDINATOR; 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 2016 GENERAL
VICTIM ASSISTANCE—DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT.
WHEREAS the City desires to ensure the safety and well-being of all it citizens; and,
WHEREAS the City of Huntsville requires the Huntsville Police Department be charged with this
task; and,
WHEREAS it is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under the
General Victim Assistance Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
SECTION 1: A General Victim Assistance Grant Program application is hereby authorized to be
filed on behalf of the City and be placed in competition for funding to H -GAC.
SECTION 2: Application Grant # 2463205 will be for $152,271.88 of which $121,817.50 will be
grant funds, to provide salary, benefits, supplies and training for a Victims Service
Coordinator, and the City agrees to provide matching funds of $30,454.38.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the safety
and well-being of the Community.
SECTION 4: The City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division
funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice
Division in full.
SECTION 5: The City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the City's Chief
Executive as the authorized official and is given the power to apply for, accept,
reject, alter, or terminate the grant on behalf of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of October 2015.
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W a odward, City Secretary
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Mac Woodward, Mayor
APPROVED S TO FORM:
Schneider, City Attorney