04-09-20-4.8a - Resolution - 04/09/2020RESOLUTION NO. 04-09-20-4.8a
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
APPLICATION NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A BOMB SQUAD MINI CALIBER ROBOT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY AND TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF WITH RESPECT TO ANY ISSUES ARISING
DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of College Station finds it in the best interest of the citizens of
College Station that the College Station Police Department Bomb Squad be operated for 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station Police Department agrees to provide applicable matching
funds for the Bomb Squad Mini Caliber Robot grant application as required by the Office of the
Governor Homeland Security grant application; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of
the Governor funds, the City of College Station assures that the funds will be returned to the Office
of the Governor in full; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station designates the Chief of Police as the grantee’s authorized
official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate
the grant on behalf of the City of College Station.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of College Station
hereby approves the submission of the Bomb Squad Mini Caliber Robot application grant
application to the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division.
PART 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the Chief of Police as the authorized
official to execute documents necessary for the submission of the Bomb Squad
Mini Caliber Robot application, with Application Number 4025201, for Homeland
Security Grant Division-LEPTA funds to the Office of the Governor on behalf of
the City of College Station and to act on its behalf with respect to any issues that
may arise during processing of said application.
PART 2: That the Chief of Police as the authorized official is given the power to apply for,
accept, reject, alter or terminate the Bomb Squad Mini Caliber Robot grant
application on behalf of the City of College Station.
PART 3: That the City of College Station agrees in the event of loss or misuse of the funds,
the City of College Station assures the funds will be returned in full.
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
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ADOPTED this 9th day of April, 2020.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney