R-2814-4-09RESOLUTION NO. 28144-09(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR
TERMINATE A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING FOR A THREE
NON -SWORN POLICE POSITIONS UNDER THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM, IF AWARDED.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen, and its police department, wishes to provide the highest level of police services to
all residents and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen Police Department has recognized the need to add three additional non-swom
positions to assist with public safety issues in the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Justice Assistance is providing funding to local communities under the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen agrees to provide matching funds for these positions 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 Edward Byrne Memorial
Competitive Cram Program funds will be returned to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance in full.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate this grant
from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to assist the City of Allen and the Allen
Police Department to fund three additional non -sworn positions.
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 14° DAY OF APRIL, 2009.
APPROVED:
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
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