HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-17-2i - Resolution - 09/25/2017 RESOLUTION NO. 09-25-17-2i
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 RIFLE RESISTANT BODY
ARMOR GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION (CJD) 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 City Council of College Station has expressed commitment to providing for the
health and safety of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of College Station Police Department is dedicated to seeking efficient and
effective means to protect its officers; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor has issued a Request for Applications for CJD funding
to reduce crime and improve the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, the eligible activities under CJD are consistent with the strategies identified in the
Police Department's Operational Plan; and
WHEREAS, eligible activities under CJD can be expected to enhance the City's existing policing
services, and alleviate health and safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges that the Rifle Resistant Body Armor grant requires
the City to pay any maintenance costs beyond the initial purchase of equipment; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of College Station hereby approves the
submission of the Rifle Resistant Body Armor grant application to the Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice 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 Rifle
Resistant Body Armor Grant application, with Application Number 3503801, for
CJD 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 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant
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 Criminal
Justice Division funds,the City of College Station assures the funds will be returned
to the Criminal Justice Division in full.
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PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 25th day of September, 2017.
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