R-1799-1-00RESOLUTION NO. 1799-1—DO(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ALLEN IN APPLYING TO THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BOARD FOR A
TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT GRANT, AND CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY
OF ALLEN WILL COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES AND
REQUIREMENTS OF SAID PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board has announced the availability of
approximately $29 million in grants to address the needs of Texas public libraries with inadequate Internet
connectivity; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen wishes to apply for a Technology Advancement Grant in the amount of
approximately $64,000; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen wishes to encourage the use of library and information resources by the public;
and,
WHEREAS, the Allen Public Library has been found to lack adequate Internet connectivity
' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Allen hereby authorizes the City Manager to represent and
act for the City of Allen in dealing with the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board for the purpose of
this grant program. The City Manager is hereby officially designated as the City's representative in this
regard.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby certifies that the City of Allen is eligible to receive funding under
the Technology Advancement Grant for the Texas Public Libraries.
SECTION 3: The City Council hereby certifies that if the grant is awarded that the City of Allen will
authorize funding in an amount equal to at least 10% of the grant award in matching funds.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON TILS THE 26m DAY OF JANUARY, 2000.
APPROVED:
Stephen T , MAYOR
ATTEST:
Jud
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Mor n, CMC/AAE, CITY SECRETARY