RESO 1992-05 - Governor's Police Funding AppRESOLUTION NO. 92 -05
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 A POLICE
OFFICER TO ADMINISTER TO A GROWING PROBLEM CONCERNING
GANGS AND THEIR ACTIVITY WITHIN THE CITY.
WHEREAS intelligence information received by the Huntsville Police Department
indicates no fewer than ten juvenile gangs are currently active within the City;
and
WHEREAS reports indicate these gangs are organized and use the sale of illicit drugs as
a primary source of income for funding gang related activities; and
WHEREAS existing gangs are in direct competition with each other which has led to
violent assaults and the carrying of weapons by gang members;
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 a Police Officer 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 $29,434 of grant funds for the funding of a Police
Officer for purposes of identification, processing, and incarceration of those
offenders associated with gang 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 February, 1992.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
ATT EST: W. H. Hodges, Mayor
Danna Welter, City Secretary
APP O1V,ED A,S TO FORM:
Scott Bounds, City Attorney