RESO 1994-02 - Grant App - Two Police OfficersRESOLUTION NO. 94-02
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.
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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 street drug activity is contributing greatly to increased violent criminal activity
including homicides; and
WHEREAS 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 $58,093 of grant funds, and $2,670 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 18th day of January, 1994.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Danna Welter, City Secretary
Scott Bounds, City Attorney
W. H. Hodges, Mayor