R-3148-5-13RESOLUTION NO. 3148-5-13
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR TERMINATE A
GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING
FOR THREE SWORN POLICE OFFICERS UNDER THE COPS HIRING PROGRAM,
IF AWARDED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen, and its police department, wishes to provide the highest level of police services to
all residents and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen Police Department has recognized the need to add three (3) additional school
resource officers to assist with public safety and crime prevention issues within schools; and,
WHEREAS, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is providing additional funding to local
communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Allen has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse ofthe COPS Hiring Program funds
will be returned to the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in
' full.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate this grant
from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to assist the City of
Allen and the Allen Police Department to fund three additional police officer positions.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately from and after its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 14m DAY OF MAY, 2013.
ATTEST:
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