HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2706-2-08RESOLUTION NO. 2706-2-08(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR TERMINATE
GRANT # SF -20226-01, A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, PROVIDING FUNDING FOR A
FAMILY VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION AND PREVENTION OFFICER, IF
AWARDED.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen, and its Police Department, responds to more than 275 calls of domestic/family
violence yearly; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen Police Department recognizes that this is a very specific volatile offense that
destroys lives and families; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen Police Department believes that the addition ofa Family Violence Investigation and
Prevention Officer will better assist the Police Department, the court system, and the victims of domestic violence;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen has agreed to provide matching funds, cash or in-kind, for a Family Violence
Investigation and Prevention Officer, 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 a Family Violence Investigation and Prevention Officer Grant (application # 20226-01), the funds will be
returned to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in full.
SECTION 2. The City of Allen is committed to funding all required and applicable matching funds through cash
and/or in-kind.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a 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 a Family Violence Investigation and Prevention Officer.
SECTION 4. 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 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008.
APPROVED:
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Stephen Temil, MAYOR
ATTEST:
She ey B. G q TR, CCI SECRETARY