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R-3064-2-12RESOLUTION NO. 3064-2-12(R) ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR TERMINATE GRANT #25869-01, A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION PROVIDING FUNDING FOR NEW PHYSICAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE PERSONNEL. WHEREAS, the risk for cardiovascular disease is higher among law enforcement officers than it is for the rest of the population; and WHEREAS, it appears that chronic stress in police officers may be a factor in heart disease's elevated levels among these men and women; and WHEREAS, research has shown that being physically fit and maintaining good health assists with preventing heart disease and other illnesses related to stress and poor physical conditioning; and WHEREAS, the City of Allen Police Department desires to promote better health conditions and the physical fitness equipment to its personnel in an effort to assist officers with reducing stress and promoting a healthy life style through new physical fitness equipment for the department; and WHEREAS, the City of Allen has agreed to provide space for the equipment at the Police Department Headquarters building. 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 Physical Fitness Equipment Grant (application #25869-01), they will bereturned 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 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 (Application #25869-01). 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 FEBRUARY, 2012. APPRD: -S/Lte`eppphheeal errell, MAYOR ATTEST: C Shelley B. Georg , ITY SECRE T�