RESO 2011-15 - 2012 Edward Byrne JAG H-GAC grantRESOLUTION NO. 2011-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE 2012 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) TO THE HOUSTON -
GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (H -GAC) AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S
OFFICE FOR TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS; 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 2012 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 2012 Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG); and,
WHEREAS Resolution 2011 -08 for this grant was reviewed and previously passed by the City Council
of the City of Huntsville on February 1, 2011; and,
WHEREAS a key section of the Resolution was not included and is required by the funding agency; and,
WHEREAS the Resolution is now amended to read as follows.
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 $65,000 to improve and upgrade the technology for the
Huntsville Police Department with no match required.
SECTION 3: The Mayor and City Council strongly support this application to address the safety needs 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, Bill Baine, 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 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21St day of June 2010.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
T' 4r,-ayor
APPMVID AS TO FORM:
Schneider, City Attorney