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RESOLUTION NO. 2813-4-09(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 THREE SWORN POLICE OFFICERS UNDER THE COPS HIRING
RECOVERY PROGRAM, IF AWARDED.
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 additional officers to assist
with public safety issues in the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is providing $1,000,000,000 in funding to local
communities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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 Hiring Recovery
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 take effect 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 le DAY OF APRIL, 2009.
ATTEST:
Shelley BGeo , CITY SERB ARY
APPROVED:
'S et pben Terrell, MAYOR