R-3390-6-16RESOLUTION NO. 3390-6-16(R)
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 A TWO SWORN POLICE OFFICERS UNDER
THE COPS HIRING PROGRAM, IF AWARDED; AND PROVIDING 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 two additional officers to
assist with public safety and crime prevention issues in the community; 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 of the COPS luring 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 two additional police officer positions.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance with the
provisions of the Charter of the City of Allen, and it is accordingly so resolved.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE 2016.
APPR �✓ED•
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
�ATTTEEST:
Shelley B. Georg RMC, CITY CRETARY