HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2823-5-09RESOLUTION NO. 2823-"9(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR TERMINATE A
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION PROVIDING FUNDING FOR AN
INTERNAL DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND ADJACENT FACITLITES, IF AWARDED.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen, and its police department, maintains a police department that utilizes digital video
camera systems in its headquarters building for a variety of security reasons; and,
WHEREAS, the Allen Police Department must have a digital video recording system in order to interview
witnesses, victims and suspects for use in criminal investigations; and,
WHEREAS, the Allen Police Department has a need to digitally record administrative investigations and
interviews to insure a thorough, complete and fair investigation; and,
WHEREAS, the Allen Police Department also has a need to digitally record events that may occur throughout the
building including areas of the lobby, jail, training room, and other areas of the department.
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 Justice Assistance Grant
funds provided through the Criminal Justice Division for a digital video camera system 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 12ru DAY OF MAY, 2009.
APP VED:
Stephen errell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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