HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-3454-2-17RESOLUTION NO. 3454-2-17(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR TERMINATE
GRANT #33396-01 FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION PROVIDING FUNDING FOR A CHILD ABUSE
INVESTIGATOR POSITION TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE COLLIN COUNTY
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER, IF AWARDED.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen, and its police department, wishes to provide the highest level of services to all
residents and visitors and especially to the youngest and most vulnerable victims of crime; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen Police Department has recognized the need to add a third Child Abuse Investigator
to be assigned to the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center to work closely with other local law enforcement
agencies, Child Protective Services, and the District Attorney; and,
WHEREAS, the Child Abuse Investigator will work with victims of crime who we young and unable to protect
themselves from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse in an effort to end the cycle of abuse and arrest those who
commit crimes against children; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen agrees to provide matching funds for the Child Abuse Investigator position as it
appears in the grant application.
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 Criminal Justice Division
Funds for the Child Abuse Investigator Grant will be returned to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division in full.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate this grant
from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to assist the City of Allen and the Allen
Police Department to fund an additional Child Abuse Investigator position.
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 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2017.
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
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