HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-17-2b - Resolution - 01/26/2017 RESOLUTION NO. 01-26-17-2b
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEES TO EXECUTE
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE RAPID RESPONSE
PACKS APPLICATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND TO
ACT ON ITS BEHALF WITH RESPECT TO ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE DURING
PROCESSING OF SAID APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the College Station City Council has expressed commitment to providing for the
health and safety of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the College Station City Council is dedicated to seeking efficient and effective
means to combat terrorism, reduce crime, and recover evidence; and
WHEREAS,the Office of the Governor has issued a Request for Applications for HSGP funding
to combat terrorism, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, the eligible activities under HSGP are consistent with the strategies identified in the
College Station Police Department's Operational Plan; and
WHEREAS,eligible activities under HSGP can be expected to enhance the College Station Police
Department's special operations team for enhanced policing and response,interruption of potential
terrorist attacks, additional safety measures; and
WHEREAS,the City Council acknowledges the Rapid Response Packs grant requires the City of
College Station to pay any maintenance costs beyond the initial purchase of equipment; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the College Station City Council hereby approves the submission of the
Rapid Response Packs application to the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Division.
PART 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his designees as
authorized officials to execute documents necessary for the submission of the Rapid
Response Packs Grant application, with Application Number 3268201, for HSGP
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 City Manager or his designees as authorized officials are given the power
to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the Rapid Response Packs Grant
documents on behalf of the City of College Station.
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PART 3: That the City of College Station agrees in the event of loss or misuse of the
Homeland Security Division funds, the City of College Station assures the funds
will be returned to the Homeland Security Division in full.
PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 20 day of January, 2017.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Secretary a;or
APPROVED:
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City Attorney