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RESO 1996-02 - Governor's Grant - Two policeRESOLUTION NO. 96-02 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 $38,356 of grant funds, and $25,570 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 23rd day of January, 1996. AT EST: 404 r Danna Welter, City Secretary Scott Bounds, City Attorney THE CIT HUNTSVILLE William B. Green, Mayor