R-3837-6-21 RESOLUTION NO.3837-6-21(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY,TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR,ACCEPT,REJECT,ALTER,OR TERMINATE
GRANT #4229001 FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, PROVIDING FUNDING TO
ENHANCE SWAT EWQUIPMENT (THERMAL IMAGER), IF AWARDED; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen, and its police department, responds to serious crimes in progress or executes
warrants for violent crimes; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Allen Police Department maintains a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)Team to
respond to and assist with these dangerous incidents, when needed;and,
WHEREAS,having the ability to use a have a thermal imager will increase the safety for officers and suspect(s)
during critical incidents by providing images that otherwise would not be possible; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Allen agrees to provide any additional funds for the thermal imaging system 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 funds for the Thermal
Imager Grant, all funds will be returned to the State of Texas.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for,accept,reject,alter,or terminate this grant
from the State of Texas to assist the City of Allen and the Allen Police Department to fund the purchase of a
thermal imaging system.
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 22ND DAY OF JUNE 2021.
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Kenneth M.Fulk,MAYOR
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ATTEST:
She ley B.Geor SECRETARY