Resolution 2014-13 - Reso. 2014-13 - JAG grant application - signed 5-20-14RESOLUTION NO. 2014-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE 2014 EDWARD
BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FORMULA GRANT (JAG) TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE FOR 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 2014 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
2014 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
SECTION 1: A Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 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 $15,145.00 to furnish equipment for the Huntsville Police
Department.
SECTION 3; The funds will be redistributed with the City receiving $7,572.50.50 and Walker
County receiving $7,572.50.
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, as the City's Chief
Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection
with this application and the City's participation in the 2014 justice Assistance Grant
(JAG).
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of May 2014.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Mac Woodward, yor
D AS TO FORM:
eider, City Attorney