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Resolution 2016-29 - Reso. 2016-29 - Homeland Security JAG Grant, signed 6-7-16 - 6/7/2016 i i RESOLUTION NO. 2016-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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$16,755.00 to furnish equipment for the Huntsville Police Department. SECTION 3; The funds will be redistributed with the City receiving$8,377.50 and Walker County receiving$8,377.50. 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 2016 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of June, 2016. THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE Andy Brauninger,Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: L Woodwa ,City Le Haid Schneider,City Attorney