RESO 1993-05 - Grant Application - Gang ActivityRESOLUTION NO. 93 -05
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 A POLICE
OFFICER TO ADMINISTER TO A GROWING PROBLEM CONCERNING
GANGS AND THEIR ACTIVITY WITHIN THE CITY.
WHEREAS intelligence information received by the Huntsville Police Department
indicates no fewer five gangs are currently active within the City; and
WHEREAS reports indicate these gangs are organized and use the sale of illicit drugs as
a primary source of income for funding gang related activities; and
WHEREAS existing gangs are in direct competition with each other which has led to
violent assaults and the carrying of weapons by gang members;
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 a Police Officer 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 $23,548 of grant funds, and $5,886 matching funds,
for the funding of a Police Officer for purposes of identification, processing,
and incarceration of those offenders associated with gang 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 22nd day of February, 1993.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
ATTEST:
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Danna Welter, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Scott Bounds, City Attorney