RESO 1996-23 - Bicycle Unit GrantRESOLUTION NO. 96-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR PURPOSES OF FUNDING FOR TWO
POLICE OFFICERS TO ADMINISTER TO A GROWING PROBLEM
CONCERNING STREET DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIME ACTIVITY
WITHIN THE CITY.
WHEREAS information and reports received by the Huntsville Police Department indicates
an increasing street drug and narcotic problem within certain areas of the
community; and
WHEREAS
WHEREAS
street drug activity is contributing greatly to increased violent criminal activity
including homicides; and
a need exists for closer interaction between police officers and residents of these
areas of the community in order to eradicate the drug activity and establish a
safer neighborhood environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That a grant application for the funding of two Police Officers is authorized to
be filed on behalf of the City with the Criminal Justice Division of the
Governor's Office.
SECTION 2: That the application be for $22,843 of grant funds, and $57,536 matching funds,
for the funding of two Police Officers for purposes of identification, interdiction,
and incarceration of those offenders associated with street drug and violent
crime related activity.
SECTION 3: That the City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the Chief
Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in
connection with this application.
SECTION 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of December, 1996.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
AT EST:
Dan Welter, City Secretary
AP JSTOFORM:
Scott Bou ds, City Attorney
William B. Green, Mayor