RESO 1994-17 - PD Grant - Drugs Violent CrimeRESOLUTION NO. 94-17
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 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, TORE, 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 $44,303 of grant funds, and $16,122 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 13th day of December, 1994.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Danna Welter, City Secretary
APPR ED AS , FORM:
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City Attorney